Coronavirus outbreak: Paulo Dybala, Paolo Maldini test positive
Juventus player Paulo Dybala has tested positive for the coronavirus. He became the third player from his club to be infected by the virus. Meanwhile, former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also tested positive. Dybala has been self-isolating since Wednesday. Here's further details on the same.
Fortunately, we are perfectly fine, tweets Dybala
Dybala confirmed that besides him, his girlfriend has also been infected. "Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we have received the Covid-19 test results and that Oriana (Sabatini, his girlfriend) and I are positive," the 26-year-old Dybala tweeted. "Fortunately, we are perfectly fine. Thank you for your messages."
Juventus release statement on Dybala
Dybala joins Daniele Rugani and mid-fielder Blaise Matuidi in the list of infected players for Juventus. A Juventus statement read: "Paulo Dybala has undergone medical tests that revealed a positive result for Coronavirus-COVID19." "He has been in voluntary home isolation since Wednesday 11 March. He will continue to be monitored, following the usual regime. He is well and is asymptomatic," it added.
Maldini and his son Daniel are both well, confirms Milan
AC Milan claimed Maldini, who is now the technical director, and his 18-year-old son Daniel, a youth team player, were also battling the disease. "Paolo and Daniel are both well and have already completed two weeks at home without contact with others," read the statement. "They will now remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, as per the medical protocols outlined by the health authorities."
Coronavirus has claimed over 13,000 lives
Over 4,800 COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in Italy so far. There has been no sporting activity taking place in the nation since March 9 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak which has so far claimed over 13,000 lives across the world.
