Bournemouth's Ramsdale shocked by coronavirus diagnosis
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May 26, 2020
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale described finding out he had tested positive for coronavirus as "scary and worryingÔÇØ, despite displaying no symptoms.
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The England under-21 international was one of two positive cases from the second round of testing carried out by Premier League clubs as they gear up for a return to action next month.
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"It's definitely a shock - I've not been in contact with anybody and I've now got it,ÔÇØ Ramsdale told The Sun.
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"I'm showing no symptoms so the fact that a healthy young person could potentially have it is definitely scary and worrying.ÔÇØ
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Ramsdale tested negative in the first round of testing and believes he must have contracted the virus while shopping.
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"This last week, I've done the usual things like going to the supermarket and going to the petrol station to fill my car.
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"Once you've contracted the virus, it shows in your blood.
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"That was obviously not the case (after the first test) and it's been the three days between the two tests when I've contracted the virus.
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"I've been just as careful as before on lockdown and it seems to be a shopping trip where I've caught it.ÔÇØ
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A total of eight cases of coronavirus among players and staff have been detected from 1,744 tests in the Premier League.
Results from a third round of testing will be revealed on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, captains and representatives of players and coaches will meet with the league later on Tuesday to discuss protocols on a return to contact training.
England's top-flight clubs will vote on proposals for a phased return to full training on Wednesday after new government guidelines cleared the way for "close contactÔÇØ training.
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