Health & Fitness

Detroit Lions Close Facility Due To Coronavirus

Two players tested positive for the coronavirus, team officials said Monday morning.

The Detroit Lions have closed their training facility in Allen Park after two players tested positive for the coronavirus, team officials said Monday morning.
The Detroit Lions have closed their training facility in Allen Park after two players tested positive for the coronavirus, team officials said Monday morning. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Lions have closed their training facility in Allen Park after two players tested positive for the coronavirus, team officials said Monday morning.

As a result, the team will be conducting its meetings with players and coaches virtually Monday, according to a statement.

"As a precaution, the team practice facility is currently closed and our players and coaches are conducting meetings remotely today," the team said in a statement. "As we adhere to our Intensive Protocols and conduct contact tracing, we will continue to communicate closely with the NFL and its medical staff and gather more information."

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The Lions are 5-9 on the season with two games remaining on their schedule. Detroit is scheduled to play the 9-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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