Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, has tweeted that he is at home and has the novel coronavirus. He is the first NFL figure to publicly acknowledge he has had a positive test for the virus.
"Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home. #BEATCovid," he wrote, referring to the name of the disease caused by the virus.Payton included a selfie that includes a dog sharing his couch.Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms. 4 more days at home.#BEATCovid pic.twitter.
— Sean Payton March 19, 2020 The team retweeted his message.Payton told ESPN that he started to feel unwell Sunday and was tested Monday. The Saints coach says he is self-isolating at home and feeling fatigued, but is not experiencing a fever or cough.Read MoreThere have been more than 380 cases reported in Louisiana, with a majority being in the New Orleans area. Payton is the first NFL figure to publicly acknowledge he has had a positive test.
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