Khabib Nurmagomedov Urges People To Respect Lockdown During Coronavirus Pandemic
UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is home in Dagestan right now as the coronavirus pandemic rages throughout the world.
Nurmagomedov, who is also currently observing Ramadan, has taken to Instagram to tell people to respect the lockdown orders during the coronavirus pandemic:
Here is a translation of what Nurmagomedov said, via Google Translate:
Salaam Alleykum Everyone
In this holy month I would like to appeal to all Dagestanis and to all who know me. Many hoped that trouble would go around our house; many still do not believe in the seriousness of the situation. However, our neglect of the advice and requests of doctors, coupled with the panic that has developed among the people, has led to a high rate of spread of the disease, exacerbating the already difficult situation every day, and this has led to the fact that our hospitals are now overcrowded with patients, there are not enough specialists and medicines, and the number of patients is only growing. Believe me. The disease is deadly and we already feel it on ourselves. Staying at home, we can reduce the burden on doctors and hospitals, and perhaps our cautiousness in a timely manner will save lives. Take care of loved ones, do not let them out of the house unnecessarily. May Allah protect us all from all diseases and cure all the sick and close all over the world.
The lightweight champion is expected to return to action this Fall, facing the winner of the UFC 249 main event between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje.