Mar 19, 2020 - Sports

New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirus

Ursula Perano

The New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton announced on Thursday that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, ESPN reports.

Why it matters: Payton is the first known figure in the National Football League (NFL) to test positive for COVID-19. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has been hit by the virus, with multiple players testing positive.

Other professional sports leagues including Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the NBA have suspended or delayed their seasons to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The NFL is not in season, but currently in its free agency period.

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New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirus

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