Coronavirus scare forces Boston Celtics to self-quarantine in Milwaukee
March 12, 2020
masslive.com – The Boston Celtics traveled from Indiana to Wisconsin for a game against the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow night.
Instead, they’ve been forced to self-quarantine in Milwaukee as they try to figure out how they’re impacted by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s positive coronavirus test.
Gobert and the Jazz were in Boston five days ago. That happens to be the median incubation time for the virus, though the actual time between contracting it and showing symptoms has varied.
That puts the Celtics in the range of time to be exposed to the virus.
ESPN reports the Celtics are one of five teams the Jazz have played in the past 10 days told to self quarantine.
The other are the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.
The NBA suspended their season in the wake of Gobert’s positive test, saying “The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.” Read more.
