Charles Barkley confirms testing negative for COVID-19 after showing symptoms

Over a week ago, Charles Barkley anunced that he will be testing for COVID-19 after falling ill and showing symptoms similar to those infected by virus. On Monday (Tuesday IST), Charles Barkley shared his results, confirming that he does t have COVID-19. Charles Barkley was on his show on TNT on March 12 when he revealed he was feeling sick, and will be getting tested fo coronavirus. 

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Charles Barkley coronavirus: Charles Barkley thanks everyone for support after testing negative for COVID-19

Charles Barkley Coronavirus update

Charles Barkley coronavirus: Charles Barkley releases statement after testing negative for virus

In his statement, Charles Barkley thanked everyone for ir concern for his health and for reaching out when needed. He also asked everyone to be safe, and take necessary precautions against virus. Barkley me his statement on Monday morning (PST), immediately after his results came in. 

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Charles Barkley coronavirus: Barkley was concerned about his health before his tests came back negative 

While speaking to people on 'Inside NBA', Barkley revealed that he hoped his sickness was 'just a bug'. He h travelled to New York before falling sick, which is currently a hot spot for coronavirus cases. He n travelled to Atlanta, where he started feeling unwell. He spoke to 'Inside NBA' before his tests came back, while he was waiting in Atlanta. Barkley anunced his self-isolation a day after NBA was suspended due to coronavirus pandemic. 57-year-old analyst was with Los Angeles Angels on March 2 for a training game vs Chicago Cubs. Angels manr Joe Mdon stated that after Barkley's visit, player showed any symptoms of virus. 

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NBA coronavirus update

Currently, re are ten confirmed NBA players with coronavirus – Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert, Dovan Mitchell, Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood, Kevin Durant and three or Brooklyn Nets players, two LA Lakers players and Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart. season was suspended on March 11 after Rudy Gobert tested positive for virus. While NBA h initially planned for an earlier return, season could start again in June as Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended avoiding garings of 50 or more people for next two months. 

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