Coronavirus: Kevin Durant, Three Other Brooklyn Nets Players Tests Positive
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets basketball players who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Only one player has shown symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic.
The Nets did not disclose the identities of the other players who tested positive, but noted that each of them were “presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.”
However, tt is unclear whether Durant is showing symptoms.
The Nets in a statement said;
The organization is currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and is working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting.
The statement also stated that;
All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain constant communication with team medical staff.
The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible.
Brooklyn Nets were to play Los Angeles Lakers on March 10 before the NBA was suspended.
Utah Jazz players Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were the first NBA players to test positive for coronavirus.