(WXYZ) — Michigan standout and former Heisman winner Desmond Howard posted a video on Twitter Thursday saying he tested positive for the coronavirus.
"Hey @CollegeGameDay fam, ICYMI I announced yesterday during my #WellnessWednesday on IG that I tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. I'm doing okay, but will be doing the show from home this Saturday," the tweet read.
Hey @CollegeGameDay fam, ICYMI I announced yesterday during my #WellnessWednesday on IG that I tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. I'm doing okay, but will be doing the show from home this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/84XbD1dJPZ
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) October 30, 2020
Howard described his symptoms as an itchiness in his throat and a little soreness in his muscles, but no fever, he said thankfully.
He said while he's quarantining he's getting rest and taking plenty of fluids, and taking this illness very seriously.
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