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Brazil’s Leila Barros Tested Positive For The Coronavirus

Two time Olympic bronze medalist and one of the most charismatic players to have ever played the sport has confirmed that she has the coronavirus.

The announcement was made on her official Facebook page & Instagram:

Após apresentar febre e dores no corpo, a senadora Leila Barros fez o exame RT-PCR que atestou positivo para covid-19….

Posted by Leila do Vôlei on Saturday, July 11, 2020

With only mild symptoms such as headache, Leila is going to isolate at home until she recovers.

The athlete-turned-politician joins the list of former and current volleyball players who publicly shared their fight with the virus that has infected millions.

The list includes Leila’s former teammate Virna Dias, Brazilian outside hitter Drussyla, Serbian players Atanasijevic, Lisinac and Podrascanin and French player Earvin Ngapeth.

All have recovered.

Get well soon Leila and stay safe everyone!!!!

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