Kevin Durant confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, and is currently in quarantine, Agence France Presse reported.
“Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this,” Durant was quoted as saying.
The Brooklyn Nets also revealed that four other players had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic. All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.” Brooklyn Nets said
The team said they are notifying the persons who may have had contact with the players, including those from teams who played against the Nets shortly before the NBA shut down its season indefinitely on March 12.
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