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Coronavirus: Sampdoria forward Gabbiadini becomes second Serie A player to test positive

Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian club have confirmed.

The Italian government recently suspended all sport until April 3 due to the outbreak of the virus and placed the country in lockdown, with all shops except food stores and pharmacies closing.

Football teams have been strictly following procedures set out by the government, but containment measures can only work so well as many continue to contract the virus.

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And while Gabbiadini has tested positive, the Blucerchiati were quick to announce that their player is not in any immediate danger.