COVID-19 news

Apr 17, 2021 by Euroleague.net Print

Euroleague Basketball offers the following compilation of official news concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic so that fans may be fully informed of the latest developments affecting their teams. The steps being taken in the face of all COVID-related developments are covered in the health safety protocols and special regulations for the 2020-21 season as approved by all Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 7DAYS EuroCup clubs.

April 17, 2021: Fenerbahce reports a new positive COVID-19 case

A new staff member of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul was diagnosed with COVID-19 after a test conducted on Friday, the club announced on Saturday. The total number of the cases on the team is eight, including five players and three staff members.

The staff member who has been diagnosed as positive has been isolated and the treatment procedure has begun.

April 16, 2021: Fenerbahce announces two new positive COVID-19 cases

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Friday that two more team members have tested positive for COVID-19. New cases were discovered after the tests done earlier in the day.

In accordance with the health protocols, the team members who have been diagnosed as positive have been isolated and treatment has begun for each.

April 15, 2021: Fenerbahce announces more positive COVID-19 cases

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Thursday that three more team members have tested positive for COVID-19.

The first two were discovered by testing conducted on all players, technical staff and personnel at Ulker Sports Arena on Wednesday. One more positive result was revealed by testing on Thursday.

In accordance with all relevant health protocols, the team members who have been diagnosed as positive have been isolated and treatment has begun for each.

April 10, 2021: Fenerbahce reports another positive COVID-19 test

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Saturday that a team member tested positive for COVID-19. It is a result of the testing done after a Round 34 game against Real Madrid. According to the health measures, a team member has been isolated and began with a treatment.

April 7, 2021: Fenerbahce announces positive COVID-19 test

One staff member of the Fenerbahce Beko Men's Basketball team has been diagnosed as COVID-19 positive after the test that was conducted yesterday.

April 6, 2021: Zalgiris announces positive COVID-19 test

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Monday that player Nigel Hayes has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with health measures, the rest of the team has undergone two rounds of tests, with all the other results coming out negative.

April 2, 2021: Crvena Zvezda announces four COVID-19 positive cases

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade announced that the latest standard-protocol PCR testing of players, staff and team management done on Thursday has revealed four positive COVID-19 cases. "In accordance with health measures and procedures, everyone who tested positive has been in house self-isolation", the club said in a statement on Friday.

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March 27, 2021: Zalgiris announces positive COVID-19 test

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Saturday that player Augustine Rubit has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with health measures, the rest of the team will undergo two rounds of tests before continuing preparations for the next games..

February 26, 2021: Fenerbahce announces positive COVID-19 test

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Friday that a member of its team has tested positive for COVID-19.

January 11, 2021: Panathinaikos reports 3 more COVID-19 cases

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens announced on Wednesday that three more team members have tested positive for COVID-19.

January 6, 2021: Panathinaikos: Three more test positive for COVID-19

Panathinaikos OPAP Athens announced on Saturday that three more team members have tested positive for COVID-19. They join a fourth team member whose test was positive late last week. The club's medical staff is monitoring the condition of the four subjects. Panathinaikos is following all local health protocols.

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February 5, 2021: Zalgiris announces positive COVID-19 test

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Friday that player Lukas Lekavicius has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been in isolation since Tuesday. In accordance with health measures, the rest of the team has undergone two rounds of tests, on Wednesday and Friday, with all the other results coming out negative.

February 4, 2021: Crvena Zvezda announces new COVID-19 cases

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade announced on Thursday that a new set of detailed tests of its players, staff and club administration has produced more COVID-19 positive results.

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February 3, 2021: Valencia reports positive COVID-19 test

Valencia Basket announced on Wednesday that player Fernando San Emeterio has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation. In accordance with health measures, the rest of the team has undergone a new round of tests and all of the results were negative.

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January 23, 2021: Real reports positive COVID-19 test

Real Madrid announced on Saturday that player Nicolas Laprovittola has tested positive for COVID-19 in the team's latest round of tests. He and the team are following all relevant health protocols.

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January 20, 2021: Zalgiris announces positive COVID-19 test

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Wednesday that player Marek Blazevic has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation. In accordance with health measures, the rest of the team has undergone a new round of tests and all of the results were negative.

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January 12, 2021: ASVEL announces positive COVID-19 test

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced on Monday that player Amine Noua has tested positive for COVID-19. Noua will miss ASVEL's two games in Greece this week while following all relevant health protocols in isolation, the club said.

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January 11, 2021: Fenerbahce reports positive COVID-19 case

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced on Monday that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19 in the team's latest round of tests. The team member is following all relevant health protocols in isolation.

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January 11, 2021: Maccabi announces COVID-19 positive case

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv announced on Monday that player Sandy Cohen has tested positive for COVID-19. Cohen, who is feeling well, is currently in isolation and observing all the relevant health protocols. Cohen was tested upon returning recently from the United States and before he resumed contact with his teammates, so the rest of the team is not required to isolate.

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January 2, 2021: Valencia player tests positive for COVID-19

Valencia Basket announced late Saturday that one of its players tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with the established protocol, the player is quarantining at home. He is reported to be in good condition and asymptomatic. A secondary test will be conducted to confirm the original test.

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December 26, 2020: Coach Garcia of ALBA tests positive for COVID-19

ALBA Berlin announced on Saturday that head coach Aito Garcia Reneses has tested positive for COVID-19 in a routine test done on December 24. In a press release from the club, the case has been found in an early stage and Coach Aito is "symptom-free, has isolated himself at home and is under close medical observation".

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December 20, 2020: Crvena Zvezda reports positive COVID-19 test

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade announced on Sunday that the latest round of COVID-19 testing conducted among players and team staff has resulted in a positive case. In accordance with health measures, the team has undergone a new round of tests and all of its players and professional staff have been sent to home isolation.

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December 19, 2020: Milan announces two COVID-19 positives

Following the latest rounds of tests carried out in compliance with health protocols, AX Armani Exchange Milan announced on Saturday that two team members have tested positive for COVID-19. The two subjects are following the relevant procedures and are in isolation. The rest of the team will undergo further testing on Sunday according to protocol.

November 24, 2020: Efes announces four COVID-19 cases

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced on Tuesday that four team members have tested positive for COVID-19. Three of them do not present any symptoms and are following  all relevant health protocols in isolation. The fourth one has presented symptoms and is been monitored at the local health facilities.

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November 18, 2020: Olympiacos reports fifth COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Monday that one more team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is following all relevant health protocols in isolation.

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November 16, 2020: Olympiacos reports fourth COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Monday that one more team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is following all relevant health protocols in isolation.

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November 16, 2020: Olympiacos reports third COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Monday that one more team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is following all relevant health protocols in isolation.

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November 15, 2020: Olympiacos reports one more COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Sunday that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is following all relevant health protocols and was immediately isolated after experiencing the first symptoms.

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November 14, 2020: Olympiacos reports one COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Saturday that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member, who is totally asymptomatic, is following all relevent health protocols in isolation.

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November 9, 2020: Milan reports new COVID-19 positives

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team Sunday evening, AX Armani Exchange Milan announced on Monday that several team members have tested positive for COVID-19. Those team members, who are totally asymptomatic, are following all relevent health protocols in isolation and team activity has been suspended. More testing of all team members is scheduled for Tuesday.

November 4, 2020: Anadolu Efes announces COVID-19 positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced on Wednesday that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19. That person is in isolation and observing all the relevant health protocols.

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October 31, 2020: Zalgiris Kaunas announces COVID-19 positive case

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Saturday that point guard Rokas Jokubaitis has tested positive for COVID-19. The player is in isolation and observing all the relevant health protocols. The rest of the team is in self-isolation, as well, although all their tests were negative.

October 29, 2020: Panathinaikos announces new positive test

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens has announced that a new team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is being monitored by specialists and club medical staff and the club is following all relevant health care protocols.

October 27, 2020: Anadolu Efes Istanbul team member tests positive for COVID-19

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Anadolu Efes Istanbul announced that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19.

October 27, 2020: Panathinaikos announces positive test

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Panathinaikos OPAP Athens has announced that one team member has tested positive for COVID-19. The team member is being monitored by specialists and club medical staff and the club is following all relevant health care protocols.

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October 26, 2020: Milan reports positive COVID-19 test

AX Armani Exchange Milan announced on Monday that one team member tested positive for COVID-19 in the team's latest round of tests. The subject is asymptomatic, has been immediately isolated, and will follow the rules set by the health protocol.

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October 23, 2020: Milan reports positive COVID-19 test

AX Armani Exchange Milan announced on Saturday that one team member tested positive for COVID-19 in the team's latest round of tests. "The subject is asymptomatic, has been immediately isolated, and will follow the rules set by the health protocol," says in the club statement. The rest of the team members immediately underwent further tests, which all came back negative, which allowed the team to continue with its activities.

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October 23, 2020: ALBA announces additional COVID-19 case

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, ALBA Berlin announced on Friday that one additional player has tested positive for COVID-19. The player is in isolation and under continuous medical observation. The responsible health authorities have been informed.

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October 20, 2020: ALBA Berlin reports 5 more COVID-19 cases

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, ALBA Berlin announced on Tuesday that five more players have tested positive for COVID-19. The players are in isolation and under continuous medical observation. The responsible health authorities have been informed.

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October 18, 2020: ALBA Berlin reports positive COVID-19 test

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, ALBA Berlin announced on Sunday that one player positive for COVID-19. The player has been isolated from the team and the responsible health authorities have been informed.

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October 18, 2020: Real Madrid player tests positive for COVID-19

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Real Madrid announced that Fabien Causeur tested positive for COVID-19.

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October 13, 2020: CSKA player tests positive for COVID-19

CSKA Moscow announced on Tuesday that following a latest round of tests Andrei Lopatin has tested positive for COVID-19. He will not participate on the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Rounds 3 or 4. He is in isolation and in good health.

October 13, 2020: ASVEL announced 4 new COVID-19 cases

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced on Tuesday that two more players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. These are in addition to the seven other team members that LDLC previously announced. All are in isolation and are in good health or experiencing very mild symptoms, the club said in a statement.

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October 11, 2020: Barcelona says one player tested positive

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, both Saturday and Sunday, FC Barcelona announced that one player positive for COVID-19, while the rest of the team tested negative.

October 11, 2020: Zenit announces 8 more positives

Following the latest rounds of tests performed on the team, Zenit St Petersburg announced on Sunday that four more players and four members of the coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The players are Mateusz Ponitka, Igor Volkhin, Billy Baron and Kevin Pangos. The coaches are Xavi Pascual, Iñigo Zorzano Pascual, Sergey Voznyuk and Yaroslav Yalovchuk. They are added the positive results already announced for players Arturas Gudaitis, Anton Pushkov, Vladislav Trushkin, Austin Hollins and masseur Andrei Kozlov. All told, Zenit has positive results for the presence of COVID-19 in eight players, four coaches and one masseur. All players and coaching staff are isolated and under constant supervision of the medical staff.

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October 10, 2020: ASVEL announces 3 positive tests

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne announced on Saturday that following a latest round of tests, two of its players and a coach have tested positive for COVID-19.

October 10, 2020: Zenit announces two more COVID cases

As a result of the daily testing of its team before the match with FC Barcelona on Friday, October 9, Zenit St Petersburg became aware of ​​positive PCR test results for COVID-19 in players Vladislav Trushkin and Arturas Gudaitis..

October 9, 2020: Zenit announces three COVID cases

Based on tests conducted prior to its home game with FC Barcelona on Friday, Zenit St Petersburg announced that two of its players, Anton Pushkov and Austin Hollins, as well as the team staff member Andrei Kozlov, have received positive PCR results for COVID-19. All of them are in isolation and under medical supervision.

October 9, 2020: Khimki announces two more COVID cases

Based on tests conducted prior to its home game with Zalgiris Kaunas on Friday, Khimki Moscow Region announced that two more of its players, Greg Monroe and Maxim Barashkov, have received conditionally positive PCR results for COVID-19.

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October 8, 2020: Zalgiris center Lauvergne tests positive for COVID-19

Zalgiris Kaunas announced on Thursday evening that center Joffrey Lauvergne has tested positive for COVID-19.

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October 4, 2020: Three Khimki players test positive for COVID-19

Khimki Moscow Region announced on Sunday afternoon that three of its players have conditionally tested positive for COVID-19: Jordan Mickey, Janis Timma and Evgeny Voronov.

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October 3, 2020: Three CSKA players with positive COVID-19 results

CSKA Moscow on Saturday announced that three of its players have received conditionally positive results in primary COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday.

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October 3, 2020: Barca head coach Jasikevicius tests positive for COVID-19

FC Barcelona announced on Saturday that head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius and assistant Darius Maskoliunas have tested positive for COVID-19.

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September 25, 2020: Zvezda announces positive COVID-19 case

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade announced Friday that new center Emanuel Terry, who was signed on September 18, tested positive for COVID-19.

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September 19, 2020: Olympiacos announces negative results for whole team in new tests

Olympiacos Piraeus announced on Friday morning that one of its team members has tested positive for COVID-19. The entire team will undergo a new round of testing and is waiting the results.