Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor has vented his frustration over the recent coronavirus pandemic that has already affected more than 100 countries around the world.
McGregor’s home country, Ireland, has recorded over 100 cases as of Saturday, which forced its government to restrict public gatherings and close all colleges and schools.
Amid the soaring coronavirus scare, McGregor remains optimistic that Ireland will soon contain the catastrophic outbreak.
“Ireland you amazing, amazing country. I believe we have this virus contained. And through this containment, we actually may have gone and contained them all,” he wrote on Instagram.
“The good habits we will have now gained from this wild covid-19 attack will see us too strong in future. Hand hygiene. Touching of own face hygiene.”
Proper Hygiene
Continuing, the former two-weight champion, who returned to action last January and finished Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds, advised his fans to ‘stay vigilant on their personal hygiene.’
“Consistent thorough cleaning of handled areas hygiene. What we should really be all doing anyway. I have always been on with my hand hygiene.”
“But not enough. If I think of all the people approaching to shake hands and whatnot. I often get people say to me please I don’t want a picture, just let me shake your hand.”
“And I’m like yes friend thank you. As it’s more efficient than taking a full picture. But it’s too careless. And too frequent.”
“Touching my own hand to my face as well. Too unaware of the frequency I’d do it. Until now. I’d train my ass off, to the point of low immunity.”
“It’s inevitable with the intensity of the training. The immune system will be tested. I would float around in this manner, and always end up catching little colds and flus.”
“I feel bulletproof right now though! I’m switched on like a motherf*cker now.”
“Stay vigilant on our personal hygiene people. And our personal space. God speed to us all. We are not there yet but we are well on our way. On our way in a big way! To the people of the world. We will do this!”
“Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows, I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister. This stupid f*cking virus. What the f*ck is happening.”
Grateful
In another Instagram post, McGregor clarified that the recent death of his aunt was not because of the deadly COVID-19.
“I am grateful for the kind wishes and sympathy for my Auntie’s passing. I want to clear up that it has been confirmed she was not a victim of coronavirus.”
“As we prepare for her funeral I know that many of us will confront the virus in the weeks ahead. As I gather with my family I ask you all to make an extra effort to be there for friends and family during the stressful days ahead.”
(Featured Image Source: Instagram/ Conor McGregor)