Former Shenyang Jinde player Wang Ruoji died at the age of 37 after contracting the new championship, according to media reports. After retirement, Wang Ruoji worked as a youth coach in Shenyang.
Born in 1985, Wang Ruoji played in the Chinese Super League and the Chinese League A. From 2004-2007, he played for Shenyang Jinde, scoring 46 goals and 3 goals; he later moved to Shenyang Dongjin on a free transfer, and retired due to injury in 2010. After his retirement, Wang Ruoji worked as a youth coach in Shenyang.
According to media source Zhao Zhen, Wang Ruoji did pass away with an underlying disease (diabetes) after being diagnosed positive for the new crown. Therefore, while the virus is not a risk for most groups, it is still very dangerous for the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.
In a WeChat screenshot, the source said, "Good morning, colleagues. I'm sorry to tell you that our colleague Wang Ruoji died at 7pm last night of a basic illness after contracting a new champion. Very sad. He was one of the first coaches in the park. I used to train the best players of the 07 team. I'd like to remind everyone here that the New Champion virus isn't as scary as it sounds, but it's not as simple as a cold either. After the sun shines, be sure to keep an eye on your symptoms, such as high fever and difficulty breathing, especially with underlying illnesses. As soon as symptoms become severe, call 120 for hospital treatment. I hope Wakayoshi has a good journey ahead of him! There's no sickness in heaven, and there's his favorite soccer ball! We should protect ourselves."
