English former professional footballer and current sports broadcaster, Gary Lineker has revealed he is in self-isolation after his son developed coronavirus symptoms.
The ex- Barcelona and Leicester City star said he recently spent time with his son George, who had since reported suffering a “complete loss of taste and smell”.
Lineker Sr wrote on Twitter: “In self-isolation as @GeorgeLineker has symptoms.
“They’re not the regular ones, but complete loss of sense of taste and smell. Odd these have not been pointed out much.
“Been nearly a week and has spent time at mine. I’ve been vigilant, hand washing/distancing but isolation it is.
“Worth being careful if you lose your sense of taste and smell. You could unknowingly have the virus. I checked all this with a doctor before sharing the information. Stay safe.”
In self isolation as @GeorgeLineker has symptoms. They’re not the regular ones, but complete loss of sense of taste and smell. Odd these have not been pointed out much. Been nearly a week and has spent time at mine. I’ve been vigilant, hand washing/distancing but isolation it is.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 23, 2020
