Hibs star Scott Allan opens up on coronavirus health fears

Midfielder is more at risk due to his diabetes
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Scott Allan has revealed his concerns over the coronavirus outbreak as the Hibs midfielder has to take extra care of himself during the global pandemic.

The Easter Road star has had diabetes since he was a child and is therefore more at risk of the flu-like illness being fatal if he tests positive.

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The same goes for his mum who suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Hibs midfielder Scott Allan. Picture: SNSHibs midfielder Scott Allan. Picture: SNS
Hibs midfielder Scott Allan. Picture: SNS

The midfielder has begun self-isolating, which means he won't get the chance to see his mum on Mother's Day and will have only limited access to his four-year-old son.

He told the Scottish Sun: “There have been a lot of diabetics who have had the normal flu who have died.

“That’s why you’re warned to get the flu jab as soon as possible around autumn time.

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“Right now I can’t see my mum for any length of time as she has MS and is at risk as well. It’s not an ideal time.

“I last saw her three days ago. I had Zac on Wednesday but it will be limited time with him now probably.

“I’ll probably see him next week and make sure we do the washing hands and sanitising like everyone else.

“Having kids locked in a house is hard but if that’s what we need to do to get through this as quickly as possible that’s what we need to."

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