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The Valencia club announced this weekend five cases of coronavirus among its workforce and staff. Central defender Ezequiel Garay was then presented as the first Liga player hit by the Covid-19. His central hinge partner, Frenchman Eliaquim Mangala, is also infected, but asymptomatic. He wanted to reassure his world on the networks.

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I knew today that I am positive Coronavirus. At the moment, I'm feelling good and I have no symptoms associated with the virus. However, I am confined in house and have no contact with my family. I learned that we can carry the virus without having symptoms, that's why I recommend everyone to follow the confinement measures and avoid contact with other people, as much as possible, even if you feel well. If everyone respect these instructions, together we will avoid the propagation as much as possible and fight to avoid transmitting it to people, who may have aggravating symptoms. Many thanks for your support message, Take care of yourself and your loved ones and respect the confinement instructions to avoid the spreading🙏🏿 #QuedateenCasa #StayAtHome #RestezALaMaison

A post shared by Eliaquim Mangala (@eliamangala) on Mar 15, 2020 at 12:05 pm PDT

“I learned today [Sunday] that I am positive for the coronavirus. At the moment, I feel good and have no symptoms. However, I am confined and have no contact with my family, ”wrote the Frenchman in particular. A third Valencian player, José Gaya, also tested positive. No member of the trio has symptoms.

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Coronavirus: Ezequiel Garay, Valencia defender, first Liga player tested positive

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