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Baltimore Ravens Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The team is undergoing contact tracing after a member of the Baltimore Ravens tested positive for the coronavirus, officials say.
BALTIMORE, MD — A member of the Baltimore Ravens tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Monday.
"We were informed early this morning that a Ravens player has tested positive for COVID-19. He immediately began to self-quarantine, and our organization is now in the NFL's intensive protocol," the Ravens said in a statement Monday. "In coordination with the league, we have started the process of contact tracing and are following the guidelines of intensive protocol."
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey sent a tweet Monday morning indicating he contracted the virus.
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I got the Rona hopefully I’ll be back healthy soon
— Marlon Humphrey (@marlon_humphrey) November 2, 2020
The Ravens stated it would follow the lead of the league and health experts.
"The health and safety of our players, staff and community continue to be our highest priority," according to the Ravens. "We will continue to work closely with the NFL and our team doctors and will follow their guidance."
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