Coronavirus in NBA: Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell infected, other players being tested

Before NBA's suspension on Wednesday, officials were alrey discussing putting league on hold due to Coronavirus outbreak in world. After Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus, NBA was forced to make ir decision and put a hold on 2019-20 season. A day later, Rudy Gobert's teammate Dovan Mitchell also tested positive for virus and NBA commissioner am Silver stated that league will be suspended for at least 30 days. 

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Coronavirus in NBA: All you need to about Rudy Gobert, Dovan Mitchell and NBA suspension amidst Coronavirus outbreak

How many NBA players have Coronavirus?

As of w, only Rudy Gobert and Dovan Mithcell have tested positive for Coronavirus. Rudy Gobert was first to test positive, minutes ago Jazz game vs Thunder on Wednesday. Dovan Mitchell tested positive a day later. 

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Coronavirus in NBA: Is 2019-20 season over?

Though NBA season is suspended and t cancelled, it might take at least thirty days to return. In an interview on Thursday, Silver stated that NBA could definitely make its return. However, it is currently too early to make a call. Currently, league officials are figuring out ir next steps. 

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When happened after Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus?

Rudy Gobert tested positive minutes before a tip-off on Wednesday. As audience h alrey filled arena, everyone was asked to leave after anuncing that game h been cancelled. While Jazz vs Thunder game was cancelled, or games scheduled for day carried on with ir schedules. Jazz team was held back, while ors were allowed to leave arena. 

What happened to ors who were in contact with Rudy Gobert and Dovan Mitchell?

Apart from OKC players, who were slated to face Gobert's Utah Jazz, Cavaliers, Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and Raptors have been reportedly asked to self-quarantine before any furr decision is me by NBA.  NBA has asked se five teams to isolate mselves. Detroit's Langston Galloway also commented on situation, saying y while he most definitely h contact with Gobert, y all h been taking necessary precautions due to ir multiple daily interactions.

As per or NBA reports, Cavaliers got tested on Thursday as y have a good relationship with Cleveland Clinic. On same day, NBA's board of goverrs h a meeting to discuss ir furr steps to combat coronavirus. Dovan Mitchell was only or player to test positive with coronavirus. 

According to reports, Rudy Gobert h been careless in locker room and touched players as well as ir belongings. A few days ago, Gobert was also seen making fun of virus and touch reporter's mics. player received criticism for his actions and apologized for his behaviour through a statement on social media. 

What will or NBA teams do?

As per NBA's instructions, NBA teams can still practice but are vised against having visitors from out of town. NBA also has or protocols y want teams to follow. Silver also indicated that if league does t resume soon, re will be decisions me about remaining regular season, playoffs, finals and upcoming draft. 

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