Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart tests positive for coronavirus

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart confirmed on Twitter on Thursday he is the Boston Celtics player who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

“I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive,” Smart tweeted. “Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP.”

The Celtics, who did not name Smart in a statement, said they, “learned (Thursday) that a player has tested positive for COVID-19. Testing was initiated because of exposure to a known positive case.

“The Celtics player, who is not exhibiting symptoms, has been in isolation for several days and will continue to do so while being monitored by team medical staff. The team is awaiting further testing results and will communicate them as appropriate. Taking steps to maintain the health and safety of everyone in our organization and across the NBA remains our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with health officials and the league in addressing this situation.”

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart confirmed on Twitter on Thursday he is the Boston Celtics player who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

“I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive,” Smart tweeted. “Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP.”

The Celtics, who did not name Smart in a statement, said they, “learned (Thursday) that a player has tested positive for COVID-19. Testing was initiated because of exposure to a known positive case.

“The Celtics player, who is not exhibiting symptoms, has been in isolation for several days and will continue to do so while being monitored by team medical staff. The team is awaiting further testing results and will communicate them as appropriate. Taking steps to maintain the health and safety of everyone in our organization and across the NBA remains our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with health officials and the league in addressing this situation.”