Denver Broncos of the National Football League and MVP of Super Bowl 50, Von Miller, 31, has tested positive for Covid-19, his team announced in a statement.
“After experiencing flu-like symptoms, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has tested positive for COVID-19,” the statement says.
“Von has elected to share his diagnosis publicly to emphasize that anyone can be afflicted with coronavirus.
“Von is doing well and recovering at home in self-isolation. He remains under the care of team doctors, who are following all coronavirus treatment procedures to ensure a safe environment for Von and our community.
“Von is the first member of the Broncos’ organization known to have tested positive for COVID-19.”
Confirming the diagnosis, Miller told NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver:
“It’s true, I’ve just been here in the crib, and I started to get a little cough. You know, I have asthma, and I started getting a little cough a couple of days ago. My girlfriend, she told me when I was asleep, she said, my cough, it didn’t sound normal.”
Miller said he’s still in a good mood and not in any obvious pain.
“I’m not sure what’s going on, but I tell you what, I’m in good spirits. I’m still Von,” he told KUSA. “I’m not feeling sick or hurting or anything like that.”