Serie A club Genoa confirmed on Monday that 14 people at the club tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.
The cases were confirmed a day after the 6-0 league defeat to Napoli.
“Genoa CFC announce that after today’s tests, the number of COVID-19 positive employees has risen to 14 between team members and staff,’’ Genoa said in a statement on Monday.
‘’The club has activated all the procedures as per the protocol and informed the authorities.
‘’The club will give updates as the situation evolves.’’
It also means Napoli will have to conduct coronavirus tests this week ahead of their clash with Juventus on Sunday.
Sampdoria also confirmed that winger Keita Balde tested positive for the virus and is following the necessary health protocols.
The Senegalese winger is set to complete his loan move from AS Monaco.
Meanwhile in England, the Premier League said on Monday that 10 people tested positive for the coronavirus over the past week. This is the highest number of positive results since the tests started.
“Between Monday 21 September and Sunday 27 September, 1,595 players and Club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were 10 new positive tests,” the PL said on its website. “Players or Club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days.”
The League did not give the details of the individuals but West Ham United had earlier revealed that their manager, David Moyes, had contracted the virus along with players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen.
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