Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus days after joking with reporters about COVID-19

NBA has suspended all ir games indefinitely as Utah Jazz's centre Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus. According to NBA's official statement, Rudy Gobert's test result was delivered moments before Jazz vs Thunder game on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST). Rudy Gobert was t at arena when news was delivered. 

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NBA suspended after Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus

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NBA suspended: Rudy Gobert was ready to play before testing positive for virus

Does rudy gobert have coronavirus? According to sources, Rudy Gobert was feeling good before game and would have played game as he was in OKC. w, officials and players of both teams will be quarantined. Rudy Gobert's teammate Evan Fournier took to Twitter to address Jazz fans, informing m that player was fine when he called him. He even requested everyone to t panic. 

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NBA suspended: Rudy Gobert touches reporters mike few days before testing positive

Does rudy gobert have coronavirus? 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. 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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