Last week, it was announced that the Houston Texans have shut down their practice facility after receiving a positive COVID-19 test. Thankfully, this comes during the Texans bye week so it is unlikely to affect the game schedule in a significant way, but the Texans now join the Titans, Vikings, Colts, Patriots, and Falcons on the list of teams who have had to shut down facilities due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
“Late last night, we received notice that a Texans player tested positive for COVID-19,” the team said in a statement. “In accordance with NFL protocols, the player immediately self-isolated and our Infection Control Officer and other members of the Infection Response Team began working with the NFL to perform contact tracing. Our facility will be closed today to players for deep cleaning. We are in close consultation with the NFL, as well as our team of independent doctors and specialists, and will follow their guidance regarding our scheduled bye week operations. The health and safety of our team, as well as our entire staff, are of the highest priority.”
The Texans also had one positive test in training camp but have remained COVID-free since.
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