Former Longford Town and Drogheda United forward Lee Duffy is recovering from the coronavirus, having spent several days in hospital with the illness.
The 28-year-old posted an update on his Twitter account on Saturday, revealing that he had spent eight days in hospital and was hooked up to oxygen to aid his recovery.
Duffy, who most recently played in the Irish League with Newry City and Warrenpoint, has urged people to take the threat of Covid-19 very seriously, admitting that he was "scared not knowing what was going to happen".
The Dubliner confirmed that he is now on the road to recovery, following the harrowing ordeal.
As some of you may or may not know, I tested positive for Covid-19 two weeks ago. I spent 8 days in hospital hooked up to oxygen as I could no longer breathe on my own, scared not knowing what was going to happen. Luckily I got through it and I'm starting to feel a lot better now
— Lee Duffy (@LeeDuffy7) March 21, 2020
"As some of you may or may not know, I tested positive for Covid-19 two weeks ago," posted Duffy.
"I spent eight days in hospital hooked up to oxygen as I could no longer breathe on my own, scared not knowing what was going to happen.
"Luckily I got through it and I'm starting to feel a lot better now.
"My advice to everybody is to not take this lightly, it is very serious."
Thankfully Lee is feeling much better now. We're all behind you
Drogheda United sent a message to their former player, saying: "All at Drogheda United would like to wish our former player Lee Duffy all the best after he was tested positive for Covid-19 two weeks ago.
"Thankfully Lee is feeling much better now. We're all behind you."
Warrenpoint Town, likewise, wished their former forward best wishes as he recovers from the illness: "Our former player Lee Duffy has spoken out about his Covid-19 virus and thankfully is on the mend. Lee is a young very fit 28-year-old.
"Please take this virus seriously. It attacks all ages.
"Lee is in our thoughts and we pray for his continued recovery."
