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New York Giants Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The East Rutherford Quest Diagnostics facility is open to staff Tuesday. Two staffers were identified as close contacts, the team said.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A New York Giants player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday morning.
The player — who has not been named — was "immediately self-isolated." Contact tracing revealed that two staff members were in close contact with him, and will not be reporting to the team's facility Tuesday.
Quest Diagnostics Practice Facility, the team's East Rutherford headquarters, is open to staff Tuesday, the team said.
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"We are working closely with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer regarding next protocol steps," they said.
Giants Statement (1/2): Last night, we were notified that a player tested positive for COVID-19. The player was immediately self-isolated, and the contact tracing process was initiated. Two close contacts, both staff members, were identified and were informed to remain home today
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 17, 2020
Giants Statement (2/2): The Quest Diagnostics Training Center will be open to staff. We are working closely with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer regarding next protocol steps.
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 17, 2020
This isn't the first time the Giants have gone through this in 2020.
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In late October, it was announced guard Will Hernandez tested positive for the coronavirus, which caused him to miss two games.
Coming off a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, the Giants have a bye in week 11.
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