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Norwich furlough staff over coronavirus financial concerns

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Last Updated : Apr 01 2020 | 10:22 AM IST

Norwich became he latest Premier League club to furlough non-playing staff in response to financial concerns caused by the coronavirus.

The top division's bottom club will utilise the British Government's coronavirus job retention scheme, which allows staff to claim 80 percent of their wages, to a maximum of ?2,500 ($3,100) per month.

"Owing to the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Norwich City Football Club will begin the process of furloughing members of its staff who are unable to work at this time," Norwich said in a statement.

"The club will top up the money received from the scheme to ensure that all furloughed staff receive their usual salary in full."

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First Published: Apr 01 2020 | 10:22 AM IST

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