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Coronavirus: West Ham boss David Moyes in self-isolation as precautionary measure

David Moyes (L) greets Mikel Arteta (R) prior West Ham's defeat to Arsenal
Image: David Moyes (L) greets Mikel Arteta (R) prior to West Ham's defeat to Arsenal on Saturday

West Ham manager David Moyes is in self-isolation as a precautionary measure after coming into direct contact with Mikel Arteta, who has tested positive for coronavirus, on Saturday.

The West Ham boss has shown no coronavirus symptoms and has taken action simply as a precautionary measure.

Arsenal head coach Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus and is also self-isolating - along with the club's first-team squad and coaching staff - in adherence to government health guidelines.

David Moyes would like the League Cup to be revamped rather than scrapped
Image: Moyes has not shown any symptoms of coronavirus and is self-isolating as a precautionary measure

The Premier League and EFL have postponed all fixtures until April 4 and 3 respectively at the earliest due to the threat of the outbreak.

The Football Association has also postponed England's international friendlies against Italy and Denmark, which were scheduled for later this month, while the FA Women's Super League and FA Women's Championship fixtures have also been postponed.

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