Football Coronavirus: Juventus defender Daniele Rugani tests positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus has caused Serie A to be suspended until April 3 and Juventus has confirmed Daniele Rugani has contracted it. Nicholas McGee 12 March, 2020 09:20 IST Coronavirus: Juventus defender Daniele Rugani tests positive for COVID-19 Nicholas McGee 12 March, 2020 09:20 IST Juventus centre-back Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus, the club has confirmed.The reigning Serie A champion revealed on Wednesday Italy defender Rugani has contracted COVID-19 but is not displaying any symptoms.A club statement read: "Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including the census of those who have had contact with him."Rugani tested positive for the virus six days before Juve is scheduled to play Lyon in the second leg of its Champions League last-16 tie. Urgent communication. Player tested positive for COVID-19.https://t.co/JdwTzLOjR6 pic.twitter.com/L8pU59zkYf— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 11, 2020 Rugani assures "he's fine"Rugani said he is "fine" as the Italy international allayed fears after contracting coronavirus."You will have read the news and that's why I want to reassure all those who are worrying about me, I'm fine," Rugani wrote via social media."I urge everyone to respect the rules, because this virus makes no distinctions! Let's do it for ourselves, for our loved ones and for those around us #thankyou."Coronavirus global impactPeople who come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 are advised to self-isolate for 14 days.No country outside China has been more heavily affected by the virus, which originated in Wuhan in December and was on Wednesday confirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).Italy has responded strongly to the outbreak, with the country placed on lockdown by its government and suspending all domestic sport until April 3.According to the WHO, Italy has 10,149 confirmed cases of coronavirus and has seen 631 deaths as a result. Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Champions League Final preview: Team news, players to watch out for Must watch: Roma players interrupt Mourinho's press conference to celebrate Conference League title Premier League recap: Man City win title, Liverpool misses out, Burnley relegated; Salah and Son share Golden Boot FIFA World Cup 2022: A look at the venues Read more stories on Football. More Videos Premier League - 3 key battles to watch out for on matchday 38 Record breakers Gokulam Kerala ready for AFC Cup challenge Champions League semifinal leg 2: Real Madrid v Manchester City preview; star players; injury update Villarreal vs Liverpool Champions League semifinal leg 2: Two goals too many for Emery's boys? Liverpool must be ready to suffer against Villarreal - Klopp Liverpool vs Villarreal, Jurgen Klopp vs Unai Emery - Exciting Champions League clash awaits Anfield Champions League preview: Real Madrid's English rivalry - takes on City in semifinal first leg Villarreal's Etienne Capoue: We're up against the best in the competition