Cristiano Ronaldo quarantined after Juve teammate tests positive for Coronavirus

Juventus star Cristia Ronaldo has been forced into quarantine after his fellow teammate Daniele Rugani was tested positive for Coronavirus. Italy is one of most affected countries by pandemic in world. All sporting events were also suspended by government until April 3.

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Serie A coronavirus: 'Cristia Ronaldo coronavirus quarantine' update

Cristia Ronaldo and Daniele Rugani played toger in ir recent game against Inter Milan in Serie A. And as defender has been tested positive for virus, every player of Juventus and Inter Milan squad will have to be quarantined according to regulations issued by health authorities of country.

Serie A coronavirus: Juventus confirm 'Rugani coronavirus' report

Juventus, in a statement, confirmed that Daniele Rugani has been tested positive for coronavirus. club also asserted that club have activated all isolation procedures required by law. This also includes a census on those who had been in contact with affected player.

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Italy coronavirus: 'Rugani coronavirus' forces or players into quarantine

This confirms that likes of Cristia Ronaldo have been quarantined to avoid any possible virus contraction. Juventus midfielder Federico Bernardeschi had claimed earlier this week, that he would be self-isolating in a hotel in order to avoid any possible contact with his family who might be at a larger risk.

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Italy coronavirus: Daniele Rugani confirms 'Rugani coronavirus' report

Daniele Rugani took to Instagram to apprise his fans on situation. defender stated that he wanted to reassure everybody that he was fine. He went on to appreciate efforts of medical teams around world that have been working tirelessly to fight outbreak. He also urged people to follow measures set out by authorities to help contain virus.

All sporting events including Serie A have been suspended until April 3 citing an increasing number of cases in country. It is reported that over 12000 people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Italy. death toll has risen to 800 people, including 200 deaths in past two days.

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