Lakers official statement.
China News Network, March 20th. Beijing time on the 20th. Four NBA teams announced that their team members tested positive for the new crown virus. Two of them were the Lakers, one for the Celtics, one for the Nuggets, and three for the 76ers.
Early this morning, the Lakers officially issued a statement confirming that two players had positive results for the new crown pneumonia test, and they are currently in good condition.
The Lakers said in a statement, "After four Nets players were diagnosed with the new coronavirus, as the Lakers played against the Nets on March 11, our team doctors and public health officials advised players to test for coronavirus. We learned today that two Lakers players tested positive for the virus. Both players are currently asymptomatic and are both under isolation and under observation by a team doctor. "
"All players and Lakers employees have been asked to isolate themselves at home, observe physical conditions closely, contact doctors, and keep in touch with the team. Our players, our team, our fans, and those who may be affected by this. Health is of paramount importance. As always, we thank the fans, family and friends for their support and wish everyone who has the infection healed as soon as possible. "
Another NBA Celtics team also announced that a player in the team tested positive for the new crown. Subsequently, team captain Smart revealed on social media that his new crown virus test result was positive.
"I was tested for the new crown 5 days ago, and the results came out tonight, positive. Since the test, I have isolated myself. The new crown virus must attract the highest attention from people. I think this is the most important thing in our country now, we must Do more tests as soon as possible, "Smart wrote on social media.
According to ESPN reporters, Smart revealed to him that he had no symptoms. "I have no symptoms and feel good physically, but the young people in our country must isolate themselves, which is not a joke. Not doing so is selfish. Together we can defeat the new crown virus, but we must overcome each other for a period of time it."
The 76ers also announced today that three members of the team were positive for the new crown virus test. According to several reporters, the people tested include players, coaches and related staff.
The 76ers official wrote in a statement: "After consulting with league officials and medical experts, we accepted the recommendation to test the new crown virus including players, coaches and related staff. The testing process was confidential and conducted in private. Results Three members of the team showed positive results and the rest were negative. "
In addition, the Denver Nuggets also announced that a team member tested positive for the new crown virus.
The Nuggets official statement reads as follows: "On Thursday, local time, one member of our team tested positive for the new crown virus. This member developed symptoms consistent with the infection of the new crown virus on March 16, and he was subsequently tested He is currently conducting self-isolation under the care of a team doctor. The Nuggets will continue to work with team doctors, state health officers and infectious disease experts to continue to pay attention to the health and safety of each member of the team. "
At present, the Nuggets have not released information about the infected people, and it is not clear whether the infected people are players or team staff. (Finish)