NBA suspended indefinitely as Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus

NBA anunced that league will be suspended all ir games following March 11 (March 12 IST). According to statement released by NBA, decision was made after Utah Jazz’s star Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. With NBA suspended, league officials will utilize this hiatus to figure out ir next steps regarding coronavirus pandemic. 

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NBA suspended after Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus

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NBA suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus outbreak

With NBA suspended indefinitely, all people who have been in contact with Utah Jazz will most likely be tested. NBA's statement was made right before Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder game began on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST). Reports also suggest that everyone from players to executives associated with both teams will be tested for virus. Rudy Gobert, player who tested positive, was reportedly under impression that he will be playing game and was t present when anuncement was made. In earlier reports, NBA's medical staff had stated that if a player were to contract virus, he or she would take approximately. Fans took to Twitter to express ir concern as NBA suspended all ir furr games. coronavirus was declared a global pandemic by WHO. 

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