Published 11:37 IST, March 12th 2020
Emmanuel Mudiay reportedly tests positive for coronavirus just minutes after Rudy Gobert
Just within a span hours NBA franchise Utah Jazz might have two players who have contracted coronavirus after reports suggest Emmanuel Mudiay is also affected.
The 2019-20 NBA season is in jeopardy after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus. The NBA immediately announced the suspension of all games for an indefinite period as it suspects more players could have contracted with coronavirus, also knowns as Covid-19. Latest reports in the US suggest Gobert's teammate at Utah Emmanuel Mudiay could be the second player to be tested positive for coronavirus. Twitter is flooded with information related to Mudiay's test reports but none of them have confirmed the news.
NBA coronavirus: Emmanuel Mudiay coronavirus fears
Emmanuel Mudiay was already listed as 'questionable' for the game on Wednesday night (Thursday IST) against OKC Thunder with an illness. However, with suspicions that Mudiay has also contracted with the virus, the 24-year-old could undergo further tests to confirm the same. The Athletic further reported that the entire Thunder side will also be tested for the virus.
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NBA suspended: NBA coronavirus outbreak feared
Officially declared as a pandemic by WHO, the outbreak of coronavirus has become the major cause for concern around the globe. With several sporting events suspended or postponed, the NBA reacted swiftly by suspending all activities until further notice. The league has stated that they will use the time to figure out the next steps in regard to the pandemic.
However, Gobert testing positive with the virus has bought unwanted attention to the Jazz, whose players will undergo thorough testing procedures and a self-isolation. The entire Jazz roster and all its staffs will reportedly be tested for coronavirus in the coming days.
NBA coronavirus: Emmanuel Mudiay and others to contract the virus?
It is further reported that Rudy Gobert shared the floor with up to 34 different players since Friday. This has unsurprisingly added to the mass panic around the NBA. Meanwhile, reports suggest Toronto Raptors, who faced Jazz and Rudy Gobert on Monday night (Tuesday IST) have informed their players to be self-quarantined for a period of 14 days.
Updated 11:37 IST, March 12th 2020