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Four members of the Brooklyn Nets test positive for COVID-19

Brooklyn Nets Basketball
Posted at 5:08 PM, Mar 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-17 17:08:01-04

BROOKLYN (WXYZ) — Four players on the Brooklyn Nets have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced on Tuesday.

According to the release, 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. The organization is currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and is working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting.

The release went on to say that all four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.

The Nets played the Los Angeles Lakers in the final game before the shutdown and the organization is currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and is working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting.

The release also stated: "All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain constant communication 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."