Sheffield Wednesday: Rival Championship club 'seeking medical advice' after Nottingham Forest coronavirus news

The Lions beat Forest at their City Ground stadium 3-0 on Friday evening in a match that was televised live on Sky Sports.

Marinakis, who is also the owner of Greek giants Olympiakos, is said to have been seen shaking hands with players and staff on the evening itself.

The news has thrown a question mark over whether Forest’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday this weekend could be postponed or played behind closed doors.

Millwall released a statement saying: “Millwall are aware of the news and are seeking appropriate medical advice and guidance. All necessary precautions are already being taken.”

This afternoon Nottingham Forest released a statement that read: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that owner Evangelos Marinakis has tested positive for the coronavirus.

“Mr Marinakis was diagnosed after showing the first symptoms on his return to Greece yesterday afternoon. During his short stay in Nottingham last week he did not show any symptoms of the virus.

“The club are seeking advice from medical professionals and the relevant governing bodies to ensure the correct measures are taken.

“Until this time the club will be making no further comment.”

Symptoms of coronavirus include shortness of breath, fever and coughing. A person can have coronavirus without showing signs of the virus for ‘teo to 14 days’ according to medical professionals.

Five people have died from the virus in the UK so far. The Government is at the ‘containment stage’ of its management of the crisis.