Turin Juventus defender Daniele Rugani commented on his state of health after reports of a coronavirus found in him.

" But for now, I feel the obligation to thank all the doctors and nurses in the hospitals who are doing everything in their power to cope with this disease.. I urge everyone to take precautions, as there is no difference for the virus who to infect. Let's do it for ourselves, our loved ones and those who are close to us. Thank you, " Note that this is not the first such incident in the Italian Championship. Coronavirus also got sick Sampdoria striker Manolo Gabbiadini.

Earlier it became known that in Germany, the protector of “Hanover 96” Timo Huers became infected with coronavirus.

The outbreak of coronavirus began with a seafood and animal market in the Chinese city of Wuhan. It causes symptoms similar to the common cold, but quickly affects the lungs and other organs.. The pathogen belongs to a large family of coronaviruses.

World Health Organization officially names new coronavirus from China - COVID-19. The first vaccine for this type of coronavirus will appear no earlier than in a year and a half.

Some animal seems to be the source of an outbreak of coronavirus. At the same time, it is known that the virus can be transmitted from person to person by airborne droplets. It is suspected that the disease can be transmitted even during the incubation period, when the carrier of the disease does not suspect that he is infected..

In Ukraine, March 3 in Chernivtsi recorded the first case of infection with COVID-19. Infection found in a man who returned from Italy. From March 12, Ukraine introduced quarantine for three weeks.

Sports events are canceled or held in the empty stands. So, 23-24 rounds of the Ukrainian football Premier League will be held without spectators. Basketball tournaments completed ahead of schedule in Ukraine on March 12.

March 9 in Italy due to coronavirus announced the suspension of sporting events until April 3rd. Series A is now looking for a solution to how to finish the season. One option is the introduction of the playoffs for the top four.

Spain Championship suspended for two rounds.

Some matches of the Champions League and the Europa League are held behind closed doors. Media reports that UEFA may suspend the European Cup draws.

On March 17, UEFA will hold a meeting with football associations, where it will consider the issue of national tournaments, European competitions and Euro 2020.