FSU legendary coach Bobby Bowden tests positive for COVID-19, watching out for symptoms – Tallahassee Democrat

Bobby Bowden has checked favorable for COVID-19.
The famous Florida State football coach, who turns 91 next month, told the Democrat Monday early morning he was diagnosed with the infection but feels fine..
Bowden had been hospitalized at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare for nearly 2 weeks with leg infection following the elimination of cancer spots.
Bowden was moved to the health centers rehab center and was launched last Thursday.
Bowden was notified by his doctor on Saturday that he checked positive for COVID-19..
Bowden said he has actually not exhibited any signs such as fever, coughing and breathing problems related to the disease. His sense of humor likewise stayed undamaged.
” I do not feel bad, yet,” Bowden stated.
” I guess I can loaf around the rest of the week. I simply need to keep an eye out for (signs).”.
Bowden said hes the only person in his home that has actually evaluated positive for the coronavirus. He also has quarantined himself at his Killearn Estates home..
Bowden said he and relative staying at your home — spouse Ann, daughter Robin and grandson Hunter– will be restested today.
Take Legal Action Against Hall, Bowdens long time administrative assistant, motivated the Seminole Nation to wish Bowden.
” Hes an extremely religious individual and he thinks in the power of prayer,” Hall stated..
Bowden invested the weekend seeing college football, including FSUs return triumph over Jacksonville State for Mike Norvells very first win as the Seminoles head coach.
” I am delighted to see them get that win,” Bowden stated..
Norvell also had formerly evaluated favorable for COVID-19, missing the FSU-Miami game two weekends ago. He went back to practice last week.
Norvell opened his weekly virtual press conference Monday to want Bowden a fast recovery from his COVID-19 diagnosis. Bowden talked to the Seminoles prior to their season-opening video game against Georgia Tech Sept. 12 at the programs indoor practice center..
Bowden confessed 2020 hasnt been much fun for him. He has been slowed by back and hip issues that have actually kept him off the golf course. Bowden stated his leg infection has actually cleared however his leg remains covered..
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
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