RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Cruzeiro president Jose Dalai Rocha said Tuesday he is recovering well after becoming the third club official to be struck down by COVID-19.
CEO Sandro Gonzalez and board member Alexandre Faria had already tested positive for the virus before Rocha received news of his diagnosis on Tuesday.
"Hi my friends. I'm here to confirm that ... I did the tests, tested positive, but I'm doing well," 81-year-old Rocha said in a video posted on social media.
"I'm following the medical advice, which is to rest, stay calm, eat good food, and get vitamin D. Today I'm better than yesterday and tomorrow I'll definitely be better than today," he added.
Cruzeiro, one of Brazil's most successful clubs, were relegated to the country's second division in December for the first time in their history.
All major football competitions in Brazil are currently suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. Brazil has 5,717 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 201 have been fatal, the health ministry said on Tuesday night.
