Covid-19: New case at Torino FC

Italian football club Torino have announced that a player from the first team has tested positive for coronavirus.

Emblem of Italian Serie A football club Torino FC

The Granata had to postpone the game scheduled on February 25 against Sassuolo and then couldn't travel for the following match against Lazio on March 2 due to an outbreak in the team group.

The Serie A club has now announced a new case of covid-19 in the first team squad, who is placed in quarantine.

The Italian top flight club wrote in a statement: “Torino Football Club announce that, during the constant examinations provided for by the protocol in force, the positivity to COVID-19 for a player in the first team has emerged.

“The player, in agreement with the health authorities, has already been placed in fiduciary isolation under the supervision of the Granata medical staff.

“Torino FC will continue to follow the procedure provided for by the protocols in force. This will allow players who test negative to carry out the regular activity.”