Los Angeles Lakers are the New Victims of the Coronavirus as Players Test Positive
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Los Angeles Lakers have announced two positive cases for the COVID-19 on Thursday.
Not long ago, the Nets had announced three of their players, including Kevin Durant, tested positive for coronavirus. This led to the officials asking the Lakers players to undergo a test for the virus. The decision came as the Nets had last played the Lakers prior to the NBA‘s suspension.
After 14 of their 17 players underwent the test, the Lakers confirmed in a statement that two of their players tested positive.
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Two Lakers players have tested positive for the coronavirus, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/yMGG31S6zw
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 19, 2020
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Apart from the Los Angeles Lakers, members from Philadelphia 76ers organization have also positive coronavirus cases
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Like the Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers had also last played a game against a team with a coronavirus case- Detroit Pistons. After the Lakers, the Sixers confirmed that three members of their organization- including players, coaches & support staff- have tested positive for coronavirus.
“Three individuals have received positive test results for COVID-19. All other tests results are currently negative. We have reported this information to state and local health authorities as required. Pursuant to CDC guidelines, the individuals are in self-isolation. And will be monitored closely by medical professionals,” a statement from the Sixers read.
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