EVERTON'S entire first-team squad and coaching staff are in self-isolation as a result of the unnamed player reporting symptoms.

As a precautionary measure the club have followed guidelines and players and staff have been told to remain at home with the training ground, Goodison Park and corporate headquarters all closed, Press Association has said.

"The club is in regular contact with the player in question and is monitoring the wellbeing of all players and staff," said a club statement.

"The health, welfare and safety of all Everton players, staff and stakeholders is the club's absolute priority.

"Therefore, the club has taken the decision to close down all Everton workplaces including USM Finch Farm, Goodison Park and its headquarters at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool city centre.

"The club's retail store at Goodison Park will also close but its Liverpool ONE store is unaffected and will remain open."

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff will go ahead as planned.

In a statement, the Welsh Rugby Union said: "WRU representatives have been in dialogue with Welsh Assembly Government minister for health and social services Vaughan Gething, who provided much-needed clarity on the Cobra meeting held yesterday.

"Throughout, the WRU board have followed the scientific advice of government, Public Health Wales and medical experts and determined that any game would be held or postponed based on that advice.

"Enhanced facilities for hand-washing and sanitisation will be available at the stadium, and there are measures in place to manage any issues with attendees on the day.

"In addition, supporters are urged to follow the advice that is widely available on government websites in relation to the virus."