Celtic land Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus during his hospital stay.
Sir Kenny Dalglish, one of the Celtic greats, and historically one of their biggest supporters has tested positive for coronavirus. He was hospitalized after experiencing an infection, and during the course of his stay he tested positive for the virus causing the current global pandemic.
Dalglish played for eight seasons with Celtic and then moved on to play in the English Premier League with Liverpool. He then spent time as Liverpool’s manager after his playing career was complete. Dalglish was also tapped to be Celtic’s caretaker in 200.
Here is Kenny Dalglish’s family’s statement regarding his condition and positive test for COVID-19:
"“Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday April 8 for treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.“In keeping with current procedures, he was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness. Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.“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.”"
The Coronavirus has caused havoc around the world and shut down society as we know it. A numbers around the world have been forced into lockdown as the number of cases around the world continues to increase at an alarming rate.
Kenny Dalglish has set a good example of what to do during this time as far as preemptive self-quarantine, to following governmental guidelines to combating the virus. It will take every single one of us doing the right thing in order to get everyone healthy and safe again so that we can once again enjoy football and a normal pace of life.
Until that time comes, we at The Celtic Bhoys are sending our thoughts and prayers, along with the rest of the Hoops community to Kenny Dalglish and his family during this time. We hope and pray that the legend has a quick and speedy recovery.