Orlando Pirates Motshwari makes full recovery from Covid-19

Orlando Pirates Football Club on Monday confirmed that Ben Motshwari had made a full recovery from the novel coronavirus.

Motshwari has performed, as per the health guidelines protocols, two separate tests that have both come back negative. He will therefore no longer be subjected to home isolation and can resume light training the club said in a statement.

Motshwari said: “I would like to thank everybody for the words of support during my time off. It wasn’t easy but the words of encouragement that I received are what kept me going. So, thank you all, I really appreciate it.”

Motshwari who is used to dishing out the tackles on the opposition in the field of play found a new challenge by the name of Covid-19.

“My initial response to the news that I had contracted coronavirus, was a complete shock,” said the 29-year old.

“It’s not something you expect especially being a young and healthy athlete. We tend to think these things happen to other people other than ourselves, but I learned very quickly that this isn’t necessarily the case.

“The coronavirus does not discriminate, it doesn’t care who you are.”

“This is a reality that we all must come to terms with. Having experienced what I have gone through this past month, I would like to encourage people to take heed of the messages of social distancing; the washing of hands, and also those wearing a mask when in public.

“The only way we can beat this thing is to adhere to these safety measures and not underestimate this pandemic.”

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