<p>Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said Friday.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-sees-over-550-cases-in-24-hours-tally-crosses-5800-toll-rises-to-180-817763.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection.</p>.<p>"He was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness," said a family statement.</p>.<p>"Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-11-823937.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>"Prior to his admission to hospital, he had chosen to voluntarily self isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.</p>.<p>"He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead."</p>
<p>Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but is not showing symptoms of the disease, his family said Friday.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-sees-over-550-cases-in-24-hours-tally-crosses-5800-toll-rises-to-180-817763.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>The 69-year-old former Scottish international striker, who started his career at Celtic, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection.</p>.<p>"He was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness," said a family statement.</p>.<p>"Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-11-823937.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>"Prior to his admission to hospital, he had chosen to voluntarily self isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.</p>.<p>"He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead."</p>