Celtic midfielder David Turnbull tested positive for the virus. He is one of three players who have definitely contracted the deadly bug while eight others are now self-isolating.
That means 11 players will be unable to feature for their clubs with the likes of Turnbull, Lewis Ferguson of Aberdeen and Allan Campbell of Motherwell all unable to turn out in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
And Lennon admitted his 'bitter disappointment' at once again losing out on a squad option due to something going wrong on international duty having lost key stars Ryan Christie and Odsonne Edouard for periods earlier this season.
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