No positive PCR test for soccer J League players and referees June 24, 15:02

The Soccer J.League announced that the PCR test of the new coronavirus conducted to confirm the health condition of athletes and referees was not confirmed positive for the resumption of the official game.

In the J League, where official matches will be resumed in stages this weekend, the PCR will be conducted once every two weeks for athletes and referees until December as the season ends, as a measure to prevent infection. ..

The first test was conducted from 18th to 21st of this month, and the results were announced on the 24th.

According to that, out of 3070 tested, 3058 were negative.

The remaining 12 people were not judged positive by 24th due to lack of samples, but no positive result was confirmed.

Chairman Mitsuru Murai of the J-League said, "I would like to respond to the positive result without spreading the infection and to prevent the infection from spreading, and I would like to reinforce my daily health management." ..

The J League is preparing for J2 restart and J3 opening on 27th of this month, and J1 will start on 4th of next month.