Daniele Rugani coronavirus test report 'positive', Juventus advise against panic: Report

On Wednesday, Juventus anunced that defender Daniele Rugani has been tested positive for coronavirus. club released a statement that ted despite testing positive, Rugani is currently 'asymptomatic'. However, statement furr read that club is 'currently activating all isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.'

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Daniel Rugani coronavirus: Daniele Rugani Instagram post

You will have read news and that's why I want to reassure all those who are worrying about me, I'm fine. At this moment, however, I feel even more duty to thank all doctors and nurses who are struggling in hospitals to face this emergency. I urge everyone to respect rules because this virus makes distinctions! Let's do it for ourselves, for our loved ones and for those around us. - Daniele Rugani thanks fans via social media

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Daniele Rugani coronavirus: Daniele Rugani positive but Juventus advise against panic

Daniele Rugani, 25, has played only seven times for Juventus this season, having last played in a 2-1 win over SPAL on February 22. However, defender was on bench on Sunday night (Monday IST) during Juventus' 2-0 win over Serie A rivals Inter Milan. This has sent both clubs into a frenzy with both looking to cautiously approach situation. 

Inter Milan subsequently released a statement to tify that all competitive activities of club will be suspended for time being. Inter's Europa League Round of 16 clash against Getafe was postponed by UEFA. 

Daniele Rugani coronavirus: Players with coronavirus include NBA's Rudy Gobert

Despite being a bit-part player all season, Rugani had been training with Juventus first team. It is believed that player was training with first team on Tuesday. Serie A is suspended till April 3. However, Juventus will still be due for Champions League clash against Lyon next week. However, amidst Rugani testing positive for coronavirus, Round of 16 second-leg clash could possibly be postponed by UEFA. Players with coronavirus include NBA star Rudy Gobert.

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Daniele Rugani coronavirus: Italy under lockdown

With coronavirus spreading thick and fast in Europe, Italy still remains most affected country after China. Multiple reports suggest Italy has more than 12,000 confirmed cases with a death toll close to 850. Under such dire circumstances, Italian government and medical ncies are reportedly taking increased measures to contain outbreak - one of m being  closure of all shops except food stores and pharmacies.

fate of Serie A has been put into serious doubts with Italian football federation admitting that re might t be a conclusion to Serie A this season. A playoff method to determine winner, declaring winner as current points table stands and having winners are some of  different ories put forth by media and experts.

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