Cam Newton has tested favourable for the coronavirus.
His prognosis comes ahead of the New England Patriots’ match Sunday (Sep. 4) in opposition to the Kansas Town Chiefs, which Newton will not be participating in in.
Breaking: Cam Newton has examined constructive for COVID-19 and will overlook Sunday’s activity in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs, per @AdamSchefter and @FieldYates. pic.twitter.com/4DeiZiHLI0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) Oct 3, 2020
The Patriots produced the following assertion soon following the news broke:
“Late very last night time, we obtained observe that Patriots player examined favourable for COVID-19. The participant quickly entered self-quarantine. Several additional gamers, coaches and team who have been in shut speak to with the participant gained stage of care tests this morning and all had been destructive for COVID-19.
We are in near consultation with the NFL, as nicely as our workforce of impartial medical practitioners and experts, and will observe their advice about our scheduled journey to Kansas City and video game against the Chiefs. The wellness and security of our team, as well as our opponent, are of highest precedence.”
