Steve Bruce hopes Newcastle United have enough to beat West Brom on Saturday despite missing "a chunk of players" following a coronavirus outbreak.
Newcastle's previous match at Aston Villa last week was postponed due to "a significant increase" in cases at the club, having already seen some unnamed players miss the prior trip to Crystal Palace.
The Magpies have been able to reopen their training ground this week, however, although they will not be at full strength for this weekend's match.
"I have to say a big well done to the medical people at the club," said coach Bruce, who would not confirm the identity of those absent.