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Alex Dunne

Coronavirus Ireland latest as former Dublin hurler and fireman Mick Carton issues warning about COVID-19 symptoms after contracting bug

Former Dublin hurling star Mick Carton has tested positive for coronavirus - and has issued a warning to stay vigilant about all the different symptoms of the deadly disease.

Carton, who was part of Dublin's Leinster winning team in 2013 and League winning side in 2011, has been hospitalised with the virus but is thankfully feeling better recently.

But the 35-year-old fireman warned people to keep up-to-date with looking for all of their symptoms after he tested positive without suffering from any respiratory problems.

The O'Toole's man wrote on Twitter: "I have been self isolating for a few days with flu like symptoms, got tested and came back positive for COVID-19 Saturday.

"A few things I've learned, one it's very tough self isolating when you're feeling really sick, texts and phone calls from friends and family really do help.

"Two, the symptoms I had were a headache, chills and fever.

"No respiratory problems, so don't just be looking for a cough.                               

"I'm in hospital since Saturday, the care was very poor at the start, felt I was just left to my own devices really and not getting better. The care has improved over the last day or so, feel a little better today so hopefully keep improving now."

Everyone at Dublin Live wishes Mick a speedy recovery.

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