Halifax Panthers report no Covid-19 cases at club
There has been encouraging news from Halifax Panthers, where no positive tests for coronavirus have been recorded since their return to training.
A statement on the club's website said: "Panthers are pleased to report there has been zero positive tests for coronavirus amongst all playing and non-playing staff since our return to training.
"The players returned to training a little over two weeks ago at Calderdale College as part of the phase 1 return to training protocol, which permits socially distanced (non-contact) training outdoors with the intention of moving to stage 2 with contact training permitted from February 1.
"The return of rugby league and the Halifax Panthers is due to commence on the weekend of March 21 with the Challenge Cup first round set to take place."