HU Exclusive: Toronto Raptors Report To 14 Day Quarantine Following Utah Jazz Game
Hollywood Unlocked can exclusively report that the Toronto Raptors will be put on a 14-day quarantine following the March 9 game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena.
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According to our inside sources, those who attended or played in the game after Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for it on March 11 may also be at risk of Coronavirus. Our source can confirm that the players and those close to the situation will be placed on a strict quarantine.
Prior to his diagnosis, Gobert touched all the mics in the media room and joked about the virus, but, he later apologized.
“At the time, I had no idea I was even infected. I was careless and make no excuse.” Gobert said he felt, “mostly fear, anxiety, and embarrassment.”
“I hope my story serves as a warning and causes everyone to take this seriously,” Gobert added. “I will do whatever I can to support using my experience as way to educate others and prevent the spread of this virus.
As we reported, the NBA suspended the remainder of the season and released a statement saying that they would use the time to determine the future, Prior to this, the NBA had planned on resuming games in an empty arena.
“The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in response to the coronavirus pandemic,” the association said in a statement.
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