Chelsea confirmed Thursday evening that winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Club personnel who have recently been in close contact with the 19-year-old, including the entire senior team and coaching staff, will now self-isolate.
"Callum displayed symptoms similar to a mild cold on Monday morning and has not been at the training ground since then as a precaution," reads a statement from the Blues. "However, his test came in positive this evening and he will undergo a period of self-isolation. Despite testing positive for the virus, Callum is doing well and looking forward to returning to the training ground as soon as it is possible. ... We wish Callum a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the club soon."
Callum Hudson-Odoi is feeling better after suffering from coronavirus 🙏
— Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea_FL) March 13, 2020
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Confirmation the teenager contracted the virus came just hours after fellow London club Arsenal announced manager Mikel Arteta's COVID-19 diagnosis, with the Gunners also initiating self-quarantine procedures.
In response, the Premier League suspended all matches until April 4 after convening an emergency meeting.
