First Openly Gay NBA Player Jason Collins Tests Positive For COVID-19

The first openly gay NBA player Jason Collins has tested positive for COVID-19, ‘Metro Weekly’ reports. 

“On Saturday I went to the ER and got tested and spoke with some docs about the tightness in my chest,” Collins tweeted. “I’m home now resting but still experiencing some tightness and might go back to the hospital later today. On Saturday my lungs were clear, which obviously is good,” tweeted the former NBA star.

Collins also noted that his partner Brunson Green has contracted the virus, saying he is getting better “but we’re still not out of the woods yet,” while adding they will continue to self-isolate at home. 

Collins urged people to stay home and social distance themselves to lessen the severity of the pandemic.

He also expressed his gratitude to the health workers who treated him, tweeting: “Thank you to every single health care worker out there that are our true heroes on the frontline. Please let’s try to flatten the curve & not overwhelm our health care system.”  

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