Celtic manager, 13 players self-isolating after Jullien tests positive for coronavirus
Celtic manager, 13 players self-isolating after Jullien tests positive for coronavirus
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Coronavirus is affecting the sports world to a great extent. Many players have tested positive for the virus/ Celtic Football Club manager Neil Lennon, assistant John Kennedy, and 13 first-team players are self-isolating after Christopher Jullien tested positive for covid-19. Lennon and 13 players have been forced to self-isolate as they have been deemed 'close contacts'.

In a statement, the club said, "Celtic Football Club confirmed today that Christopher Jullien has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home. We wish Christopher a speedy recovery." He further added, "While all of the other members of the squad and backroom team have tested negative, we have been informed by the authorities that, having been deemed 'close contacts', Celtic manager Neil Lennon, assistant John Kennedy and 13 first-team players will be required to self-isolate on a precautionary basis."

Despite the corona pandemic, the club has confirmed that their match against Hibernian will go ahead as planned. The match is slated to be played on Tuesday. The club added, "The Club would like to thank the Scottish FA, JRG and the Scottish Government for their assistance in managing this case. Celtic will, of course, fulfill its fixture against Hibernian this evening."

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