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Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, some politicians, athletes and celebrities did not take COVID-19 seriously , underestimated it or even blamed homosexuals. They refused to wear masks, joked about the virus or threw big parties despite health safety restrictions . But it was the infection that had the last laugh and several of the doubters, deniers and activists of the anti-mask movement ended up falling ill. Here are 10 public figures who tested positive for COVID-19 after not taking their threat seriously or even denying it. 1. Tennis player Novak Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 after hosting a controversial tennis tournament in June. Novak Djokovic attends a press conference during an opening program of the Adria Tour, a charity exhibition hosted by Novak Djokovic Foundation, on June 12, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Milos Miskov/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Novak Djokovic and his wife announced that they had tested positive for COVID-19 on June 23, shortly after hosting a controversial tennis tournament in Eastern Europe . The event, which Djokovic organized and involved other professional players, was mostly without anti-pandemic restrictions. Social distancing Middle East Phone Number List was not enforced in the stands , masks were scarce and players mingled freely, regularly exchanging hugs and handshakes. In addition to Djokovic and his wife, two coaches and at least three prominent players have also tested positive for the virus . Read more: Reasons why Spain has worse coronavirus data than others In fact, Djokovic revealed that he does not believe in vaccines and would be reluctant to resort to one for COVID-19. "Personally, I am opposed to vaccination and I would not like someone to force me to take or get a vaccine in order to travel," he said. "I have my own thoughts on the matter and I don't know if those thoughts will ever change," he added.
In his autobiographical cookbook Serve To Win , Djokovic previously expressed his belief in the form of alternative medicine known as applied kinesiology. 2. Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, who had been skeptical about wearing masks, died after contracting the virus. Herman Cain, CEO, The New Voice, speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. Molly Riley/AP Images Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain died on July 30 after being hospitalized with COVID-19 . He was 74 years old.