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Coronavirus: Congo’s Bifouma 'went to Spain with mask and tested negative'

Yeni Malatyaspor's Congolese forward Thievy Bifouma has tested negative for the coronavirus after travelling to Spain for family reasons.

Bifouma denied allegations that he was infected with the virus that has left the world on standstill after missing his team's 2-1 league defeat to Kayserispor on Sunday.

The Congo international said he underwent all precautions which include wearing a safety mask and using hand sanitizer during his brief visit to Spain.

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