How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus? Interaction with French travellers could be a reason

Ahead of Wednesday night's (Thursday IST) game between Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder, it was anunced that Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus. Jazz immediately tified NBA, which resulted in game being postponed. Amidst fears of a furr outbreak, NBA suspended all its games for an indefinite period of time. While entire Jazz roster is facing self-isolation for a set period of time, NBA fans have been wondering 'How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus?'

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So How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus? What nationality is Rudy Gobert?

While thing can be conclusive, multiple reports have suggested ories to answer how did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus?.  Athletic was one of first to break  news that Gobert, who is a French citizen, contracted virus by interacting with a group of travellers from his home country. report suggests Gobert had been around people who recently travelled from France. However, it remains unkwn if any of French travellers who interacted with Gobert had already contracted with Covid-19. 

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How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus? Coronavirus in France

Coronavirus in France is quite a sensitive situation as France continues to struggle to contain virus outbreak. According to multiple reports, France has fifth-highest number of coronavirus patients with over 2,200 confirmed and a death toll of 48. Reportedly, 12 patients have made a full recovery. Speaking of United States,  reported cases has already crossed 1200 and is expected to increase in coming days as more and more citizens are screened in country. 

How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus? Rudy Gobert coronavirus confirmation statement by Jazz

answer to 'How did Rudy Gobert get coronavirus?' will be close to impossible to determine. However, if  latest reports are to be believed, Gobert was indeed feeling good, strong and stable and was even willing to play on Wednesday night (Thursday IST) against OKC Thunder. 

statement released by Utah Jazz ted that Gobert was listed questionable as he was suffering from a throat infection. However, statement adds that Gobert 'tested negative for influenza, strep throat and an upper respiratory infection'. According to statement, Frenchman was asymptomatic for Covid-19 but was tested for virus as a precautionary measure. report came positive which eventually had a ripple effect on rest of  league activities. 

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Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert jokingly touching mics during a routine media session has sent NBA media into a frenzy

27-year-old is expected to fully recover from virus. However, his interactions with or NBA teams in past week or so means  rest of franchises are approaching situation very cautiously. It is believed that Rudy Gobert shared floor with up to 34 different players since Friday. As a result, Toronto Raptors, who faced Jazz and Rudy Gobert on Monday night (Tuesday IST) have reportedly informed ir players to be self-quarantined for a period of 14 days.

Coming back to NBA suspension, NBA commissioner Adam Silver could make an anuncement over fate of current season as early as Thursday. 

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