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As the NBA finalizes plans to resume its season on July 30, it was revealed today that 16 out of 302 players returning have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
The players are part of the 22 team contingent expected to be housed in ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex when the season resumes on July 30th.
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Last week players were briefed on a security plan at the complex, also referred to as the bubble that will exist for players expected to play the remainder of the regular season with playoffs in August.
Homeland Security, along with Walt Disney World Security and the NBA’s Global Security Operations Center will monitor any social media threats against players and the complex will be restricted to essential personnel with multiple checkpoints.
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The 16 players tested positive will have to follow the NBA’s isolation rules before they can practice or play.
