2 NFL players test positive after nearly 16,000 Covid tests
Two players and five members of staff have tested positive for COVID – 19 in the latest round of testing, the NFL said on Wednesday.
9/6-9/12: Week One of the season. When days aren't as long as training camp, guys are left to their own devices more and folks are back to "regular" routine. 15,959 tests administered to 2,511 #NFL players.
Two positive tests. TWO.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 16, 2020
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The league said it had conducted 40,479 tests on players and staff from Sept. 6 through Saturday and that those who had returned positive results would go into self-isolation until they are reassessed.
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“Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 follow the joint NFL-NFL Players Association Treatment Protocol,†the NFL said in a statement.
“They are immediately isolated, not permitted to access club facilities or have direct contact with players and or personnel. Club medical staff are in regular communication with individuals who test positive to monitor symptoms.â€
