The owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, has stated on social media that he has contracted COVID-19.
Posting on his Instagram account, the Greek businessman said, “The recent virus has ‘visited’ me and I felt obliged to let the public know.”
“I feel good as I take all the necessary measures and I discipline to the doctors’ instruction.
“I strongly advise all my fellow citizens to do the same,” he added.
“I wish all a quick recovery.”
Marinakis was at the City Ground attending Forest’s Championship game to Millwall last Friday night.
The team is due to play Sheffield Wednesday in a matchthis Saturday (March 14).
Nottingham Forest football club issued a statement that announced they were “seeking medical advice”.
“Nottingham Forest can confirm that owner Evangelos Marinakis has tested positive for the coronavirus,” the official statement said.
“Mr Marinakis was diagnosed after showing the first symptoms on his return to Greece yesterday afternoon.
“During his short stay in Nottingham last week he did not show any symptoms of the virus.
“The
club are seeking advice from medical professionals and the relevant governing
bodies to ensure the correct measures are taken.”
The total number of confirmed cases in Nottinghamshire is up from 5 to 7 as of
7pm on Monday, including two in the city and five in the wider county.
So far, 319 people in the UK have been diagnosed with the virus as of Tuesday morning.
Five people have died, all are elders aged between theirs 60s and 80s who have underlying health problems.
By Na Qing