VIDEO: Rafael Nadal speaks about effects of Coronavirus

Rafael Nadal is known for his huge impact on his fans and people in Spain. At the moment, Spain is the most infected country after China and Italy. The country has almost 20 000 confirmed cases and 1 000 deaths due to Coronavirus. Now, Rafa spoke to all of the people via video on his Twitter account in his native language. The translated message says:

"First of all, I just wanted to apologise because I was out of social media for some time. However, these are very difficult times for everyone. This whole situation is overwhelming us and we are all committed in the best possible way from our homes."

"I wanted to send a message of thanks to the doctors, nurses and the health personnel who are protecting us. Also to the police forces, civil and national guard, the army, and all those who make us feel a little safer, who are in the first line of fire," Nadal continued. "After all, they are those who are most at risk of catching [the virus] and they are our heroes. I want to express my admiration and thank you all."

"Finally, I want to send encouragement to all the families who are suffering. Both the infected and especially those with relatives or friends who have died from the coronavirus. Send them a message of encouragement. It is difficult to say something in these difficult times, and I can only say in this case that we all feel very sorry, that we trust that at this moment we can go ahead with our lives as soon as possible," Nadal said.

"There are also positive things in these difficult times. We are demonstrating to be a united people, many companies are being supportive and contributing, and all citizens are showing ourselves united day after day, complying with all the standards that health [departments] advises us: stay at home, follow all the indications to end this terrible pandemic as soon as possible."

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