Published 03:18 IST, February 27th 2020

Virus doesn't worry fans as Lyon takes on Juventus

Italian football supporters on Wednesday commented on the new coronavirus outbreak in Italy, as they gathered  for the Lyon vs Juventus Champions League round of 16 opener.

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Italian football supporters on Wednesday commented on new coronavirus outbreak in Italy, as y gared  for Lyon vs Juventus Champions League round of 16 opener.

Many of Juventus supporters who arrived in Lyon h travelled from club's home city of Turin, located in affected rrn part of Italy.

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"We didn't have any problems on border and also in stium. behaviour of people here is very good," one Juventus supporter said about journey to France.

Ar Juventus fan said concerns about virus h t stopped him from visiting.

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"In my opinion, I think television, that newspapers speak all too much about this problem, I think. But really, risk is very small for people," he said.

Italy's death toll from COVID-19, illness caused by coronavirus, on Wednesday rose to 12.

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03:18 IST, February 27th 2020