Utah Jazz All-Star forward Donovan Mitchell became the second Utah Jazz player to test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
His teammate Rudy Gobert became the first player who got infected by the coronavirus, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. It was reported that Gobert had been careless in the locker room by touching other players belongings.
Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has tested positive for the coronavirus, league sources tell ESPN. Jazz players privately say that Rudy Gobert had been careless in the locker room touching other players and their belongings. Now a Jazz teammate has tested positive.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2020
On his Instagram, Mitchell confirm the fact that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, and thank everyone who reached out to him since the news broke.
"Thanks to everyone who has been reaching out since hearing the news about my positive test," Mitchell wrote. "We are all learning more about the seriousness of this situation and hopefully people can continue to educate themselves and realize that they need to behave responsibly both for their own health and for the well being of those around them.
"I appreciate the authorities in Oklahoma who were helpful with the testing process and everyone from the Utah Jazz who have been so supportive. I am going to keep following the advice of our medical staff and hope that we can all come together and be there for each other and our neighbors who need our help."
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