The champions of South America were shaken by the coronavirus: 38 people infected, one died. © JumpStory

One of the most famous clubs in Brazil, "Flamengo", after performing coronavirus tests, identified 38 cases of infection, and a staff member died due to complications caused by the virus. The multiple champions of Brazil in total performed 293 tests for individuals related to the club. However, the club insists that those infected do not show symptoms of the disease. "Football players and their family members and other employees who tested positive will comply with quarantine conditions. They will be monitored daily," - the club's statement reads. The identity of the deceased was also revealed. Due to serious heart complications caused by the coronavirus, a masseur who worked at the club for over 40 years, Jorge Luis Dominguezas, passed away. He was 69 years old. According to Friday's data, there are over 135,000 confirmed cases of infection in Brazil, and almost 10,000 deaths.

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