AN unnamed Aberdeen player has tested positive for coronavirus.
The result, which has been confirmed by an NHS test, leaves Saturday’s clash against St Johnstone in doubt.
The latest batch of tests revealed one positive result from an Aberdeen playerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Lockdown restrictions have been in place in Aberdeen since Wednesday.
Pubs and restaurants have been closed after the number of new cases rocketed up to 79.
A travel ban is also set to be introduced, limiting recreational travel to within five miles of the city.
And the latest test results revealed one Aberdeen player has contracted the virus.
A spokesperson from the club said: “We have had a positive test but we are awaiting further guidance from Scottish government and the joint response group.”
Derek McInnes’s side have to wait to find out whether their clash against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park will go ahead.
It is only Aberdeen’s second game of the Scottish Premiership season.
McInnes’ men lost their opening match to Rangers 1-0 after a first half strike from Ryan Kent.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has admitted the coronavirus reproduction rate may have risen as high as one following a surge of cases in the city, as well an increase in Glasgow and Clyde.
Ms Sturgeon said: “I know that this is a real blow to the city and all of us regret that we’ve had to take this position, but I do believe that people understand why it is necessary.
“There are just too many uncertainties about this outbreak right now so we are not yet confident that we can keep it under control without these additional measures.”
She added: “We are very, very mindful of the close integral links between Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and therefore we are looking carefully at whether there is at any stage a case that can be made for extending the restrictions that currently apply in Aberdeen city to areas within Aberdeenshire.”
Nicola Sturgeon imposes Aberdeen lockdown with pubs to shut from 5pm and no indoor house visits after pub cluster
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