Diego Maradona forced into self-isolation after his bodyguard shows COVID-19 symptoms

Argentine football icon Diego Maradona has reportedly been self-isolating at his home in Bues Aires since Tuesday, following a coronavirus scare. It is believed that Maradona came in contact with one of his bodyguards who displayed a few symptoms of COVID-19 and is w concerned that he may have contracted virus.  World Cup-winner turns 60 on October 30, 2020, and reports claim that Maradona is at high risk, considering his history of health-related issues due to drug and alcohol abuse. 

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Diego Maradona self-isolation: Did Maradona's bodyguard have COVID-19? 

According to reports from Telam in Bues Aires, Diego Maradona has been in quarantine since Tuesday after coming in contact with one of his bodyguards who showed symptoms of COVID-19. It is believed that Maradona came in contact with his bodyguard on Saturday and his chaperone n fell ill and had a loss of taste and smell. Although re have been confirmed reports on wher Maradona's guard has COVID-19, he will take a test later on Thursday and wait for  results. 

Although Maradona is currently showing symptoms of COVID-19 despite coming in close contact with his bodyguard, 59-year-old is still taking precautionary measures. Reports claim that Maradona is also to be screened for virus later today. Argentine great has a history of health-related issues and is considered to be at risk of COVID-19 complications if he contracts virus.

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Diego Maradona health issues: Maradona at high risk if diagsed with COVID-19

Back in 2004, Maradona was rushed to a hospital for severe heart and respiratory problems linked to his drug abuse.  football icon has suffered two heart attacks, and also contracted hepatitis. Gimnasia manr also underwent two gastric bypass operations to control his weight and received treatment for alcohol abuse as well. 

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Earlier this year, in January, Maradona required ar surgery to stem bleeding in his stomach, and in July he underwent a knee operation. Maradona also went into self-isolation a few weeks ago after one of his Gimnasia players tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Only last month, Maradona was spotted wearing a '-' face mask while attending Gimnasia's friendly game against San Lorenzo. Gimnasia is set to face Patronato on Friday but it is unkwn wher Maradona will be available at dug-out for game. Maradona took charge of Gimnasia last year.

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