UCF's 3 players test positive for Covid-19

UCF football players test positive for Covid-19

Three UCF football players have tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Tuesday.

According to school authorities, 60 players returned to campus for workouts earlier this month. Authorities also said the trio had been isolated for two weeks and reported them to the Orange County Health Department.

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These players are being tracked for the last 2 weeks with whom they have been direct connect,according to UCF. Florida Department of Health provides follow-up guidelines for those in close contact.

Statement of UCF authorities

UCF vice president and director of athletics Danny White said,“Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes. We will do everything necessary to support the student-athletes under our care on campus. Our plan and protocols are working. We will continue working through our medical processes, as this initial testing phase allows us to respond appropriately.”https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2020/06/09/3-ucf-football-players-test-positive-for-coronavirus/