Serie A players to be tested for coronavirus in May as Italian Football Federation aims to finish 2019/20 season
The Italian Football Federation aim to begin testing all players in Serie A for coronavirus in May before restarting the season.
Serie A football was suspended indefinitely on March 9 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 19,000 people across Italy.
The entire country has been in lockdown for five weeks in total but plans are afoot to restart the football season behind closed doors.
With 12 full rounds and four outstanding fixtures still set to be played, there is no confirmed date when football will return - but the IFF are looking to get the campaign completed over the summer months.
There have been a number of players at various clubs who have suffered with COVID-19.
All players in the top-flight will be tested before they are allowed to return to training.
"As soon as the conditions are right, we'll finish the championship," said federation president Gabriele Gravina.
Speaking to , he added: "Soon, there will be a meeting. We will establish the procedure which we will then communicate.
"We will start, I hope, at the beginning of May with tests to ensure that players are negative and training can follow.
"Will we play through the summer? We don't have a deadline but the idea is to finish the championships.”
Champions Juventus are currently top of the table, one point ahead of Lazio and nine clear of Inter Milan in third.
