Roma are reportedly trying to set up a partnership with local hospitals to not only test players for COVID-19, but also help develop faster and more reliable tests for the population.
The protocol drawn up by the FIGC to allow Serie A clubs to resume training was rejected by the Government, as it needs regulations tightened to ensure safety.
There are also issues with the use of intensive daily testing on players during a global pandemic, so La Repubblica claims Roma have decided to take a broader approach.
Roma are reportedly trying to set up a partnership with local hospitals to not only test players for COVID-19, but also help develop faster and more reliable tests for the population.
The protocol drawn up by the FIGC to allow Serie A clubs to resume training was rejected by the Government, as it needs regulations tightened to ensure safety.
There are also issues with the use of intensive daily testing on players during a global pandemic, so La Repubblica claims Roma have decided to take a broader approach.
It’s suggested Roma propose setting up a collaboration between the club, the Bio-Medical Campus in Trigoria (right next to their training ground) and the Spallanzani Hospital, which specialises in infectious diseases and research.
If all Serie A clubs worked on the same principle, not only could they fund their own testing on players to ensure safety in the present, but also help develop quicker, more reliable and mass-produced tests for the global population.
Until a vaccine is developed, testing is the most important element of getting back to normal after the lockdown period.
Finding a quick, reliable and low-cost test is essential and Roma hope medical staff combined with specialists can use football’s funding for the greater good.
It is part of the overall approach asking clubs to fund five swab tests for every one they perform, so as not to take any resources away from citizens.