The Premier League has revealed a record number of 103 players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus between December 20 and December 26, reports AFP.

That surpassed the total a week earlier, when the English top-flight hit a new high since testing began in 2020 with 90 positive cases.

So far in December, 15 Premier League games have been called off, while the three divisions below the top tier have been decimated by postponements.

“The League can today confirm between Monday, December 20, and Sunday, December 26, 15,186 Covid-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. Of these, there were 103 new positive cases,” a Premier League statement said.