New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. His is the first known positive test in the NFL.
Payton, who led the Saints to“I was fortunate to be in the minority, without the serious side effects that some have,” said Payton, 56. “I’m lucky. Younger people feel like they can handle this, but they can be a carrier to someone who can’t handle it. So we all need to do our part. It’s important for every one of us to do our part.”
Later in the day, he tweeted a photo of himself smiling with the caption, “Appreciate the well wishes. I’m feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.” Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.
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