HOUSTON — A Houston Texans player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Thursday morning.
Editor's note: the video in this story is from an Oct. 28 broadcast when another player for the Texans also tested positive for COVID-19
This is at least the second coronavirus diagnosis on the team during the regular NFL season. Offensive lineman Max Scarping was the first publicly announced case, reported by the team on Oct. 28.
The Texans have not said who the more recent case is.
The team is currently scheduled to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. There's currently no update on the status on that game.
The team released this statement Thursday morning:
“We were informed last night that a Texans player has tested positive for COVID-19. In consultation with the NFL and medical experts, we have made the decision to close the facility and conduct all operations virtually today. The player immediately self-isolated and contact tracing has begun. We will follow the NFL’s intensive protocols and guidance regarding the team’s operations. The health and safety of our team, as well as our entire staff, are of highest priority.”
COVID-19 cases on the rise
This news from the Texans comes as cases are on the rise again around the globe. It was reported Wednesday that the United States became the first country to record 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, reaching a milestone foretold in June by the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.