Four Brooklyn Nets players test positive for COVID-19

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Published March 17, 2020 at 9:17 pm

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Four Brooklyn Nets players have become the latest NBA players to test positive for COVID-19.

According to a press release from the Nets, four players–who have not yet been identified–have tested positive for the virus; three players are asymptomatic, while only one is experiencing symptoms.

Currently, all four players have been isolated, and are under the care of team physicians.

The Nets are notifying anyone who they know to have come into contact with one or more of the players, including opponents.

Additionally, all members of the Nets travelling team are being asked to remain isolated, monitor their health and possible symptoms, and remain in contact 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,” the team said in the release.

Cover photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Nets’ Instagram

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