Juventus' Dybala Tests Positive for COVID-19 for the Fourth Time in the Last 6 Weeks

Soccer player Paulo Dybala has tested positive for COVID-19 for the fourth time. Photo by Dybala SNS photo capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Paulo Dybala (26, Juventus) tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The British daily Mirror reported on the 29th (Korean time) that "Dybala tested positive for COVID-19 four times over six weeks" and "the most recent test also came back positive."

On the 22nd of last month, Dybala announced on his SNS, "I have something to tell you. My girlfriend Oriana and I tested positive for COVID-19. We have no special symptoms," sharing the news of his diagnosis.

Dybala was declared recovered two weeks after his initial positive diagnosis.

However, on the 5th, a follow-up test confirmed he was positive again.

Since then, Dybala has undergone treatment and additional COVID-19 tests, but the results have not changed.

In addition, in Italy's professional football Serie A, players such as Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have also tested positive.

Meanwhile, on the 17th, Dybala encouraged mask-wearing through the Italian public campaign "Never Give Up."

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