Rudy Gobert issues apology for endangering people, being careless about coronavirus

NBA has suspended all ir games for at least 30 days after Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 before ir game against OKC on Wednesday. Jazz vs Thunder game had to be abruptly cancelled as news was anunced. A day later, Rudy Gobert issued an apology via Instagram for his careless behaviour. 

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Rudy Gobert coronavirus: Rudy Gobert apology surfaces on social media as he addresses 'careless' behaviour about coronavirus

Rudy Gobert apology started with a 'thank you te' to everyone who has supported him after news was anunced, and revealed that he was scared, anxious and embarrassed. He apologised for encouraging people who were in contact with him as he kws he was careless about situation. He also assured everyone that he is being treated under extreme care and will recover from virus. Reports also hint at Rudy Gobert being careless in locker room, as he touched his teammates and ir belongings. A day later, Jazz guard Dovan Mithcell also tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier this week, Rudy Gobert was seen joking about virus and touching reporters' mics. 

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Rudy Gobert coronavirus: Jazz players quarantined, or teams to get tested

After anuncement, OKC players were reportedly allowed to leave Chesapeake Energy Arena without getting tested. However, Jazz players are quarantined and were tested by officials at arena. NBA anunced that teams who played with Jazz should self-quarantine. Jazz have played Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons over last ten days. Reporters with team were also held back at arena. 

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