UFC: Conor McGregor tells Irish president Michael Higgins to ‘close airports’ and ‘utilise defence forces’ during Covid-19 shutdown
- Former UFC double champion McGregor ‘applauds’ his country’s latest lockdown measures but urges more action
- ‘If we do this fully and correctly, in two weeks’ time we will have a massive drop in cases’, says McGregor
UFC star Conor McGregor has released a second video address pleading the Republic of Ireland to abide by latest Covid-19 preventative measures – and called for Irish president Michael Higgins to “close our airports”.
“We have now entered a more substantial lockdown and I am pleased to see it. You see, if you do not enter the game, you cannot win it. We have now entered this game, and with strict adherence to the methods, we will win,” said the former UFC double champion.
“To the Irish people: we must abide by the legislation put forth tonight by our leaders. No further than two kilometres from home, no unessential travel, and full closure of non-essential business. Now more than ever we must abide by this. I pray for the health and safety of our country that we do. The fate of our lives and the health of our loved ones depends on it.”
As of Sunday afternoon, Ireland has confirmed 2,414 cases of Covid-19 and 36 deaths. The global number is 669,230 cases and 31,122 deaths.
