Gobert regrets not taking coronavirus seriously

Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, says he is feeling better every day, but wishes he had taken it more seriously. “It's all about protecting yourself and the people around you,” Gobert said. “I wish I would've taken this thing more seriously and I hope everyone else is going to do so because we can do it together. “Take care and stay safe.” Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus just before the scheduled tip-off between Utah and Oklahoma City last Wednesday, and the game was postponed. “I've been feeling a little better every single day thanks to the healthcare people of Utah and Oklahoma City and all the great people around,” Gobert said. NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced minutes after Gobert's positive test that the league was putting the season on indefinite hiatus. Over the next two days, every major American sports organisation followed and the virus shutdown also forced postponement of events such as the Masters golf tournament and Boston Marathon. Gobert showed that he didn't take the coronavirus threat seriously last Monday at a news conference set up in a room because reporters were banned from the NBA locker rooms due to the danger of catching the virus. As he departed, Gobert made a point of touching all the reporters' recorders and a microphone he used, unaware he would test positive for coronavirus two days later.Utah team-mate Donovan Mitchell tested positive for coronavirus last Thursday. In the video, Gobert urged people do basics such as washing their hands well and refraining from touching their face, and thanked those who have supported him since his positive test.“Thank you to all the people who have been supportive for all the positive energy,” Gobert said. “It means a lot.”NAMPA/AFP

Gobert regrets not taking coronavirus seriously

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-15

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