Former English professional footballer and current sports broadcaster, Gary Lineker, has entered self-isolation after his son showed symptoms of coronavirus.

 

The ex- Barcelona and Leicester City star revealed that he recently spent time with his son George, who has since reported a “complete loss of taste and smell”.

 

Lineker Sr took to Twitter to share, stating: “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.

 

“It’s been nearly a week and he 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