First Phase of Smart Quarantine to Begin on May 4th

The first phase of the smart quarantine will begin on the next Monday, May 4th, and every 21 days new sectors will be analyzed to determine if it is convenient to release them based on the progress of the coronavirus pandemic.

Professional Sports Practices to Start on May 25th

If this first stage is surpassed, the practices of professional sports will begin on May 25th, according to the report presented by the Secretary of State at a press conference on the date.

In this sense, Mazzoleni stated that the return of football "is a possibility", but it will have to be carried out without the assistance of fans, as already anticipated by the Paraguayan Football Association.

WITH CAUTION.

Upon learning about the government's decision, Dr. Gerardo Brunstein, the medical chief of the Paraguayan Football Association, spoke with Telefuturo and stated that it should be approached with caution as it is not yet a firm date.

"It is not a firm date yet, it would be firm if the previous conditions are good. In any case, the return of professional football in Paraguay will happen when the Paraguayan Football Association considers that the conditions are right for football to be safe for athletes," he said.

"It must be approached with caution, it is very good news, especially if these dates are maintained over time. That means that from there we can organize and implement the protocol, which will greatly depend on the acceptance they have in the clubs," he concluded.

Suspension of National Football Activities

On March 13th, the Paraguayan Football Association decided to suspend the Apertura championship, the Youth Divisions, Beach Football, and Futsal FIFA in both male and female branches as long as the preventive measures against the coronavirus remain in place.