Yankees minor league player New virus positive March 16 at 16:40
The Major League Yankees announced on March 15 that one of its minor league players tested positive for the new coronavirus. This is the first time that a new coronavirus has been infected by athletes who belong to the Major League and minor leagues.
Young athletes in the Yankees minor league have tested positive for the new coronavirus, but the team has not disclosed details.
The athlete was screened for complaints of fever and other symptoms on the 13th of this month, and the infection was confirmed. The player's condition is recovering.
The Yankees has closed facilities used by its affiliated teams until 25th of this month and has taken steps to isolate all minor players and some staff.
The player, meanwhile, did not enter the facilities used by Yankees Major League Baseball players.
This is the first time a new coronavirus has been infected by athletes in the Major League and minor leagues.