The league leaders were without 21 employees, along with Guardiola and seven senior gamers, for closing week's FA Cup 0.33-spherical win at Swindon after advantageous assessments for Covid-19.
Some first-crew regulars have again ahead of the house suit in opposition to 2nd-positioned Chelsea on Saturday, which continues to be anticipated to head in advance as scheduled.
Guardiola, speakme at a pre-in shape press conference, stated: "Some human beings are coming, a few human beings are wonderful again. When you've got tested as soon as, two times bad you come. Otherwise now not.
"We have some new instances however they need privacy, so I can not let you know."
The City boss coughed at the same time as speakme to reporters however said he felt quality after returning to paintings.
Asked approximately his family, the City boss answered: "Yes, we are OK. Thank you."
The festive agenda in English soccer's top-flight was critically disrupted by using postponements, with golf equipment struggling to field facets due to growing Covid instances and injuries.
City are 10 factors clear of Chelsea on the top of the table, with each clubs having played 21 in their 38 league video games this season.
