48 players test positive for coronavirus as NBA resumes testing

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- Nearly 50 players have tested positive for coronavirus since testing resumed last week, according to a statement released Wednesday by the league and the National Players Association.

546 players were tested for the virus between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30. Of the tests, 48 came back positive.

Players who tested positive are self-isolating until they are cleared to end isolation.

The NBA and NBAPA announce that of the 546 players tested for COVID-19 during the initial return-to-market testing phase, 48 have returned positive tests. pic.twitter.com/TJ5Oc6RDtj

— Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) December 2, 2020

The NBA and NBPA are working closely with the the CDC.

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