Sean Payton has tested positive for coronavirus, according to Adam Schefter. Payton says he came forward so people will listen to the experts about this virus. Payton says he hasn’t had some of the more severe issues that come with coronavirus like the fever and cough.
Payton said he didn’t feel well this past Sunday, took the test on Monday, and received the results Thursday afternoon. Payton is resting at home, fatigued, but said he is one of the 20 percent of the cases that has no fever and no cough. But now he will be quarantined in his home through the weekend, and he said he is upbeat and optimistic about a full recovery.
Payton said he came forward with the diagnosis because he wants all people to heed the warnings of government officials, stay inside, and behave responsibly.
Saints’ HC Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday. Payton is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for the virus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Sean Payton said he came forward with his coronavirus diagnosis because he wants all people to heed the warnings of government officials, stay inside, and behave responsibly. More ahead on ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Sean Payton was at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas for horse racing on Saturday:
Coach @SeanPayton joined @BritneyEurton at Oaklawn Park to talk about how Coronavirus could impact free agency in the NFL as well as the upcoming draft.@FanDuel pic.twitter.com/tUSf4K3GIv
— TVG (@TVG) March 14, 2020
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton presents trophy for the Azeri at Oaklawn to Louisiana guys Tom Amoss and Joe Talamo.
— Jon Lindo (@JonLindo60) March 14, 2020
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