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COVID-19: Juventus Players Who Tested Positive Have Recovered

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Juventus players Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have fully recovered from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, and will no longer need to self-isolate, the Italian side have said.
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Rugani and Matuidi are two of three Juventus players who last month tested positive for the virus. The duo were asymptomatic, but the third player, forward Paulo Dybala, showed strong symptoms.

“Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi underwent, as per protocol, a double check with diagnostic tests (swabs) for the Coronavirus-COVID-19,” Juventus said on their website.

“The tests came back with negative results. The players have, therefore, recovered and are no longer subjected to the home isolation regime.”

The Serie A has been suspended since March 9 but the Italian football federation is hoping clubs can resume training with precautionary measures in place after the current lockdown in Italy ends on May 3.

In Italy, one of the countries hardest-hit by the outbreak, the coronavirus has infected more than 165 000 people and killed over 21 000, a Reuters tally shows. Globally, the number of infections has crossed two million.

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Anaedoonline.com reported that Juventus defender, Daniele Rugani, tested positive for coronavirus, after the club confirmed the test.

Although the Serie A champions said Rugani is currently not showing signs of any COVID-19 symptoms, he has contracted the illness.

The 25-year-old was named as a substitute during the club’s last game, a 2-0 win over Inter Milan on March 8, which took place behind closed doors.

“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,” an official club statement read.

After the Inter win, Rugani posted a photo on Twitter, showing him celebrating with his team-mates in the dressing room.

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