Greg Norman is out of hospital and back home shacking up with his pet pooch, Apollo, until further tests confirm whether or not he is carrying COVID-19.
Norman, 65, took to instagram this morning (AEDT) to share a more positive outlook on his condition but did confirm he went into self-quarantine immediately following last week’s PNC Father Son Challenge, where he partnered with son Greg Jr, who yesterday confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. Norman alluded to being exposed to the virus during that time frame.
“I am home now after admitting myself to the ER yesterday, Christmas Day with symptoms very suspicious to what I have read about relating to COVID,” Norman wrote. “When I returned from golf tournament last week I self-quarantined Sunday night to where I am today. I tested negative under the PGA Tour bubble for the tournament and again another negative test last Tuesday.
“On Wednesday, day 4 of incubation after being exposed, symptoms raised their ugly head – fever, joint and muscle aches, especially in my back, and headaches. Still have most but on a lesser level. These are what made me admit myself on Christmas Day as I wanted to know my status to COVID for the health and safety for all around me.
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“I had a chest X-Ray and blood test, where two markers showed up leading the doc to say, ‘assume you are positive with these symptoms and markers’. They released me to continue quarantining at home on medication. I do not have my PCR Covid test results as yet – hopefully in the next 24 hrs. Until I get two consecutive negative tests I will continue to isolate with my dog Apollo keeping me company. Again, thank you all for your concerns, love and support and please be safe, stay healthy and be smart. And let’s put this 2020 in our rearview mirrors and look to 2021 and beyond, where we can get back to life in whatever the new normal will be. God bless you all.”
Norman’s latest update follows his Christmas Day revelation, where he shared an emotional post and image of him masked up in hospital.
“This sums it all up. My Christmas Day. On behalf of millions, f*** Covid,” Norman wrote.
“Get this s**t behind us never to experience it again.”
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Less than 24 hours earlier, Norman had posted a message on Christmas Eve that he was in self-quarantine after exhibiting “mild symptoms,” although noted his doctor had told him a test earlier in the week resulted in a negative result.
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