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The 29-year-old's team mate Ezequiel Garay on
Sunday became the first La Liga player to contract the virus
that has affected a host of global sports events.
"I knew today that I am #coronavirus positive," Mangala said on
Twitter. "I'm feeling good and I have no symptoms associated
with the virus. However, I am confined in house and separated
from my family.
"I learned we can carry the virus without having symptoms,
that's why I recommend everyone to follow confinement measures
and avoid contact with other people, as much as possible, even
if you feel well."
Valencia had traveled to Milan last month for a Champions League
match against Atalanta, which was played in front of a packed
San Siro stadium, before restrictions were placed on sports
events in Italy -- the country in Europe worst hit by the
coronavirus.
All organized soccer in Spain has been postponed for at least
two weeks to prevent the spread of the virus.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Simon
Cameron-Moore)
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