VIDEO: I've recovered from the Coronavirus - Callum Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi says he has recovered from the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a selfie video to provide an update on how he is feeling, Hudson-Odoi, the first English Premier League footballer to record a confirmed case of COVID-19, explains that he is now recovered from the virus symptoms.
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"Hi guys. As you may be aware, I had the virus for the last couple of days, which I’ve recovered from. I’m following the health guidelines and self-isolating myself from everybody for the week," Hudson-Odoi said in a video posted on Twitter.
Thank you for all your good wishes, as I said in the video I’m feeling good and hope to see you all soon!!🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/hn5d0ikm60
— Callum Hudson-Odoi (@Calteck10) March 13, 2020
"I hope to see everybody soon and hopefully be back on the pitch very soon. Take care".
The 19-year-old displayed symptoms similar to a mild cold on Monday morning and has not been at the Chelsea training ground since then as a precaution.
Hudson-Odoi was born and raised in Wandsworth, Greater London. He is the second son of former Hearts of Oak Ghanaian midfielder Bismark Odoi and represents England at international level.
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