Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has denied rumours about him testing positive for coronavirus, saying it was a "false" information.
Rumours were making rounds on social media with many posts stating that the legendary West Indies batsman has been diagnosed with COVID - 19.
However, Lara clarified that he did get tested for the virus and the result came out negative.
He further asked people not to use the pandemic as a tool for spreading negativity.
"Hi everyone, I have read all the circulating rumours regarding me testing positive for the coronavirus and it is important I clarify the facts.
Not only is this information false, but it is also detrimental to spread such panic in a community already feeling the distress of the COVID situation, " Lara said in an Instagram post.
"While you haven't personally affected me, what causes concern is that spread of wrongful information is careless and causes unnecessary worry amongst a lot of people that would have been in my circle.
This virus isn't something we should be using in a negative manner to create sensationalism.
I hope and pray that all of us remain safe because as is noticeable COVID 19 is going nowhere in the near future, " he added.
Over 7 lakh people across the world have so far lost their lives due to COVID - 19.
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