First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi on Covid

Lahore, June 18

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who has been identified with COVID-19, has offered an replace about his well being, saying first two-three days had been powerful however his situation is steadily bettering.

Last week, Afridi had introduced on Twitter that he has examined positive for novel coronavirus.

In a modern Facebook video, Afridi has stated: “I wanted to make this video as I have been hearing a lot about my health on social media since the past few days. First two-three days were really tough for me but my condition has been improving since then.” “The greatest problem for me is that I’m unable to maintain my youngsters and hug them. I miss my youngsters. But you will need to take precautions and keep distance to maintain others protected round you.

“There is no need to panic about this. Till the time you yourself don’t fight a disease, you cannot beat it,” he added whereas urging individuals to take precautions.

The former Pakistan skipper additional stated he knew he can be susceptible to catching the virus as he had been travelling lots for the charity work. “I knew I would catch COVID-19 as I was travelling a lot for charity work. Thankfully, it happened late else I would not have been able to help a lot of people,” he stated.

“Thank you for all your well wishes. It gives me immense pleasure to know that I have so many people praying for me in Pakistan and outside Pakistan,” he added.

Afridi additionally referred to as upon individuals to assist the poor and needy in these making an attempt instances.

Earlier, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir additionally wished Afridi a speedy restoration from coronavirus.

“Nobody should be infected with this virus. I have political differences with Shahid Afridi but I want him to recover as soon as possible,” Gambhir instructed the media.

“But more than Afridi I want every person infected in my country to get well as soon as possible,” he added.

IANS