Lee Kang-in's Team 'Valencia' Reports 35% COVID-19 Cases... Lee Kang-in Also in Self-Quarantine

Valencia players / Photo by Valencia Official Website

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] A large number of COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Valencia, the Spanish professional football Premier League club to which football player Lee Kang-in belongs. As a result, Lee Kang-in has also entered self-quarantine.

On the 15th (local time), Valencia announced on their official website, "Five members among the first-team staff and players tested positive for COVID-19," adding, "All of them are currently self-quarantined at home in good health."

On the 15th, Valencia defender Ezequiel Garay posted on his Instagram, "2020 has started with misfortune. My health condition is good. I will follow self-quarantine well." Mangala and Gaya also shared on their social networking services (SNS) that "We are observing self-quarantine at home."

On the same day, the club reported that Jos? Luis Gaya, Eliaquim Mangala, team doctor Juan Aliaga, and team leader Paco Camarasa tested positive.

Then, on the 16th (local time), Valencia announced additional COVID-19 test results. The club stated, "35% of the first-team players and coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19."

According to the club's announcement on the 16th, the additional confirmed cases are all asymptomatic and are currently being monitored for health conditions during self-quarantine. Currently, the entire Valencia squad, including Lee Kang-in, has entered self-quarantine.

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