Coronavirus: 'Football Does Not Matter Right Now' - Özil

 

As the world grapple with the threat posed by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Özil has pointed out that "the health and wellbeing of everyone is far more important than everything else".

Allnews reports that German, therefore, advised everyone to "take all the precautions you can".

The 31-year-old also urged people to show appreciation to medical personnel who are "helping to keep this virus from spreading".

 

Football does not matter right now. The health and wellbeing of everyone is far more important than everything else. Guys, take all the precautions you can - be mindful and considerate of everyone, especially those who are at high risk. ?? #M1Ö (1/2)

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) March 13, 2020

 

 

As we go through this global issue, we should not forget to say thank you to all doctors, nurses and scientists etc worldwide, who are helping to keep this virus from spreading.??? They are under high pressure in the upcoming weeks & deserve our respect and gratitude.(2/2) #M1Ö

March 13, 2020— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088)

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a pandemic.

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More than 4,900 people have died and over 132,000 have been infected globally, according to the WHO.

About 68,000 victims have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University, which is tracking the virus.