Newcastle United’s squad have been told to stay away from their training ground following an outbreak of coronavirus.

Following last Friday night’s 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, manager Steve Bruce revealed that three individuals had tested positive for the virus and were isolating at home.

Another two individuals returned positives tests prior to Sunday, which lead to another round of testing on Sunday.

The club are still awaiting the results of that round of testing.

The Newcastle squad were given the weekend off and no training took place on Monday or Tuesday, with the club assessing the situation on a day-to-day basis

Another round of testing is due to take place on Wednesday with Newcastle due to face Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League on Friday night