Published 22:49 IST, November 4th 2020

49ers close facility after player's positive COVID-19 test

The San Francisco 49ers have shut down their facility following a positive test for the coronavirus but are still scheduled to play Green Bay on Thursday night as of now.

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San Francisco 49ers have shut down ir facility following a positive test for coronavirus but are still scheduled to play Green Bay on Thursday night as of w.

team said a player tested positive on Wednesday and immediately went into self-quarantine after getting diagsis.

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“Our organization has entered NFL’s intensive protocol and we are working with league on contact tracing to identify high risk individuals,” team said in a statement.

"All team functions will be conducted virtually today. health and safety of our players, staff and community are organization’s highest priority. We will continue to work closely with NFL and medical professionals and will follow ir direction.”

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A person familiar with plans says Thursday night game is still set to be played as scheduled. person spoke on condition of anymity because league hasn’t me any anuncement.

Packers are scheduled to leave Green Bay later Wednesday afteron.

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NBC Sports Bay Area first reported positive test.

This is first positive coronavirus test for 49ers since start of regular season. y h three players on COVID-19 list in preseason, with receiver Richie James Jr., running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and linebacker Fred Warner all spending time on list.

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Packers are dealing with ir own issues with coronavirus after running back AJ Dillon tested positive on Monday. Running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were placed on COVID-19 list on Tuesday as “high-risk” contacts to Dillon.

22:49 IST, November 4th 2020