Italy defender Rugani tests positive to coronavirus
Juventus football club of Italy have confirmed that defender
Daniele Rugani has tested positive for
the deadly Coronavirus, that is sweeping across Italy, Europe and much of Asia.
Juventus released a
statement on Wednesday night announcing that the 25-year-old Italy
international, who made seven appearances for the Serie A side this season, has
contracted the virus but is showing no symptoms.
According to the club, Rugani has now been quarantined in a
bid to reduce the risk of the footballer to his Juventus teammates and club
coaches.
Juventus said on
their official website: "The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive
for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic.
"Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the
isolation procedures required by law, including the census of those who have
had contact with him."
Cristiano Ronaldo is
currently spending time in his Portugues hometown of Madeira to avoid
contracting the virus in italy where the case is high, as all sporting
activities have been stopped in the country.
Ronaldo's doctors
reportedly ordered him to stay away from training at the club’s facilities in
Turin to avoid any risk of infection.
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