Conor McGregor Urges Ireland To Lockdown Amid Coronavirus Scare

Conor McGregor is the latest celebrity urging for people to take the Coronavirus threat seriously.

BYAlexander Cole
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It feels as though the entire world has shut down due to the Coronavirus. Over 400,000 people across the globe have contracted it and that number will most likely go up to over a million by the end of the month. This is a public health crisis like no other and people are worried about what will happen next. Many countries are going on lockdown and now, Conor McGregor is demanding that his native Ireland do the exact same thing.

McGregor took to IGTV where he had a message for all of his followers. Just last week, we reported on how McGregor believes his aunt died due to the virus. With this in mind, the UFC legend is taking the threat very seriously and wants to make sure people are aware of the risks.

"While we are currently debating a full lockdown, I feel that we must! Any time spent debating this is needless time from the clock," McGregor said. "Let's get it together and ring the bell ourselves."

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to closures of numerous sports leagues around the globe although for now, the UFC is still putting on shows. In fact, Dana White is promising that the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is still going to happen.

Hopefully, McGregor's message will be heard loud and clear by those in charge.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.