Kenny Dalglish: Former Liverpool player and manager tests positive for coronavirus
A statement released by Dalglish’s family said the 69-year-old ‘remains asymptomatic’
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus, but “he remains asymptomatic” a statement from his family confirmed.
The 69-year-old, who excelled as a player and manager for the club, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for “treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.”
He was subsequently assessed for Covid-19 in accordance with current guidelines.
A letter on behalf of the family, posted to Liverpool’s official website, further detailed that “prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self-isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.
“He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead.
“He would like to take this opportunity to thank the brilliant NHS staff, whose dedication, bravery and sacrifice should be the focus of the nation’s attention at this extraordinary time.
“He would also ask that they are given the space to do their jobs during what is an extremely challenging time for them and that his own family’s privacy is respected.
“He looks forward to being home soon. We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate.”
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