Former Scotland international Rory Lawson shares first hand experience of Coronavirus
Rugby NewsSunday, 22 March 2020 at 21:37
Former Scotland international Rory Lawson has a stark warning for people who think they won't be affected by the deadly disease.
The 39-year-old, who is now in the later stages of recovering from coronavirus, represented his country 31 times between 20016 and 2010
"Thanks for all the well-wishes," wrote Lawson on Twitter, who since retiring has become a freelance sports broadcaster.
Hr added: "Really grateful. Hopefully through the worst of it but this virus is like nothing I’ve had before.
"It doesn’t care if you’re young or old, fit or not. Yes, it preys on the vulnerable but it can attack anyone and it floors plenty."
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Health authorities are asking people to wash their hands regularly for 20-second periods and have repeatedly reminded people that doing so is the best way to stop spreading the virus.
Authorities in many countries have also insisted that people must stay indoors in order to combat the spread of COVID-19.
LIST | 21 things to do when you can’t watch rugby
Coronavirus cases in the UK are increasing daily, and the UK has now entered the ‘delay phase' of the Government's plan to tackle COVID-19.
Here are 21 things you need to do during rugby's absence.
1. Go watch a rugby movie/documentary.
2. Counting your loose change. See if you've got enough around the house for a few pints on your next rugby outing.
3. Play some of RUCK's rugby quizzes. Post the results publicly...unless you do badly.
4. Read a rugby autobiography. We suggest Doddie Weir's book!
5. Give Rugby 20 a go! Out now for PC, PS4 and X-Box One.
6. Or maybe a more classic rugby game...
7. Argue with your friends about anything rugby related. Feel free to join our Facebook Group and join the chat.
8. Learn some awful to disappoint your friends. Example:
Why did Cinderella get kicked off the rugby team? Because she kept running away from the ball!
9. Lay in bed and constantly text your friends asking if they have any ideas about what to do
10. Do some exercise. Whether you're doing press-ups or just stretching to keep yourself loose, keep yourself healthy.
11. Rewatch your FAVOURITE rugby matches. Here's our list of the eight best ever. Start here...
12. Keep in touch with friends and teammates. Together, hopefully banter will see us through what could be a lonely period.
13. Find out how long you can hold a plank for.
14. Write a love letter to your favourite player, and then throw it in the bin when you realise how embarrassing and mushy you sound.
15. The Chiropractor. Watch this compilation of Bryan Lima hits. OUCH.
16. Memorise some famous rugby quotes
17. Organise and admire your collection of rugby stash.
18. Go back and appreciate how good Jonny Wilkinson was
19. Come up with a new gym routine and playlist. Come back stronger.
20. Think about what you want to get out of the rest of the year and make a plan.
21. Make a list of things to do when there is no rugby and you’re bored.
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