McGregor Takes Aim At Coronavirus Following Aunt’s Untimely Death

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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is the newest member of the MMA community to be affected by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

McGregor, who has been relatively silent up until this point regarding the widespread coronavirus pandemic, released a detailed statement to his Instagram account earlier tonight (Sat., Mar. 13, 2020) in regards to the outbreak and Ireland’s self containment of the virus.

“Ireland you amazing, amazing country. I believe we have this virus contained. And through this containment, we actually may have gone and contained them all.The good habits we will have now gained from this wild covid-19 attack will see us too strong in future. Hand hygiene. Touching of own face hygiene. Consistent thorough cleaning of handled areas hygiene. What we should really be all doing anyway. I have always been on with my hand hygiene. But not enough. If I think of all the people approaching to shake hands and what not. I often get people say to me please I don’t want a picture, just let me shake your hand. And I’m like yes friend thank you. As it’s more efficient than taking a full picture. But it’s too careless. And too frequent. Touching my own hand to my face as well. Too unaware of the frequency I’d do it. Until now. I’d train my ass off, to the point of low immunity. It’s inevitable with the intensity of the training. The immune system will be tested. I would float around in this manner, and always end up catching little colds and flus. I feel bullet proof right now though! I’m switched on like a motherfucker now.Stay vigilant on our personal hygiene people. And our personal space.God speed to us all ❤️ We are not there yet but we are well on our way. On our way in a big way! To the people of the world. We will do this! We are doing this! It’s done. We did it. Congratulations! Oh And it’s summer time now too. Wow! Oh and Who am I fighting,” wrote McGregor.

In addition, “Notorious” also revealed that his aunt, Anne Moore, had passed away. McGregor was obviously devastated about the news and expressed his emotions in the post.

“These photos are from a few days ago at a studio in Dublin’s City centre. I was to announce to the world my @properwhiskey donation to @Tunnel2Towers. A great day! A proud day, I brought my family with me to the studio. Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows, I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister. This stupid fucking virus. What the fuck is happening. I took my family to bull island. Looked out at the sea. Took a deep breath. Thank fuck! Lord thank you Stay tight people! We are all we got ❤️,” McGregor concluded.

Unfortunately, McGregor’s family isn’t the only one to be hit by this horrible virus. People all around the world have passed away over the past few weeks and it has forced the sports community to take a backseat and let the pandemic run its course.

Earlier this week, major sports organizations like the NBA, MLB, and NHL suspended all operations. UFC has kept its schedule in tact, but has been forced to changed venues and host events behind closed doors.

We wish McGregor and his family nothing but the best in this difficult time.