Kevin Durant And Three Other Brooklyn Nets Players Test Positive For Coronavirus
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AP News is reporting that Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus. They also add that he currently has no symptoms. In a statement to The Athletic, Durant said to his fans, "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We're going to get through this."
AP News is also stating that three other players on the team have the virus. "The Nets announced that one player is exhibiting symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians." There is no word yet on who the other three teammates are.
In a statement about their players, the Nets said, "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."
