CNN —Peru’s health ministry said on Thursday that Corinthians are not at risk of contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome when they visit the country next week after the coach of the Brazilian soccer team voiced concerns about playing in Lima.
Guillain-Barre is a very rare and serious condition that affects the nerves, causing problems such as numbness, weakness and pain.
Speaking to journalists after Tuesday’s match, he said those responsible for overseeing the tournament should make a decision to protect players.
In response to Luxemburgo’s comments, Peru’s health ministry said in a statement that Guillain-Barre is not transmitted from person to person and that the players “are not at risk of contagion” in the country.
“In Peru, there is no restriction regarding this disease, whether they are meetings, national or international trips, events, among others,” it said.
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