PREMIER League clubs will now have to show proof of four positive tests in their squads in order to have a fixture postponed, following a Covid summit today.
Sportsmail revealed on Monday that the top flight was considering a significant shift in the cancellation criteria brought in to deal with the pandemic.
A move away from 'available players' to 'active Covid cases' will come in from the next round of fixtures, following input from Public Health England, it can be disclosed.
No objections to the shift were made at the meeting and the new criteria will apply when clubs return to action next month.