Serie B taking 2-week break following Pescara virus outbreak

<p>ROME &mdash; Serie B, Italy’s second division, is taking a two-week break following a coronavirus outbreak among Pescara’s team.</p>
<p>The final four rounds of the regular season will be played over the first 10 days of May, followed by playoffs to determine the third team promoted to Serie A and the fourth team relegated to Serie C, the league announced Sunday.</p>
<p>Seven Pescara players and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, prompting local health authorities to order the team into quarantine.</p>
<p>Empoli holds a five-point lead over Lecce atop the standings, while Pescara is next to last.</p>
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