Alabama football coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
By John Buhler
Nick Saban and Greg Byrne have reportedly contracted COVID-19.
Alabama football head coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for the coronavirus. He is not experiencing any symptoms.
The news comes ahead of No. 2 Alabama facing No. 3 Georgia on Saturday. At this time, Saban is the only one on the football staff or team that has tested positive.
“Both immediately left the facility and went to their homes to self-isolate after receiving that information,” said Dr. Jimmy Robinson and Jeff Allen in a joint statement released by the school. “At this point in time, the positive tests are limited to those two individuals. All individuals who are considered high-risk contacts have been notified and will follow quarantine guidelines. We will follow the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol for testing asymptomatic positives.”
Statement from Alabama football coach Nick Saban
“I found out earlier this afternoon that I had tested positive for COVID-19,” Saban said in a statement released by Alabama. “I immediately left work and isolated at home. At this time, I do not have any symptoms relative to COVID, and I have taken another PCR test to confirm my diagnosis. I informed our team of my positive test at 2 p.m. today on a Zoom call and let them know offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee preparations at the complex while I work from home.”
Statement from Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne
“Today, I received notice that my COVID-19 test from this morning came back positive. Upon hearing the news, I immediately entered self-isolation and will remain at home and follow all guidelines. We’ve been diligent about mask wearing and social distancing from the start and want to continue to encourage you all to take the necessary precautions to help stop the spread of this virus for yourself and those around you.”
Alabama is scheduled to host Georgia on Saturday from Bryant Denny Stadium at 8 p.m. CT on CBS.
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