Marcus Smart Announces He Tested Positive For The Coronavirus, Updates His Status (VIDEO)

March 19, 2020, 7:53pm EST (Updated: January 17, 2023, 10:54am)By Darrelle Lincoln

Less than an hour ago, it was reported that an unknown layer on the Boston Celtics had tested positive for the coronavirus.

We now know who that player is.

Celtics guard Marcus Smart would reveal in a video that it was him.

“I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP”

I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP pic.twitter.com/xkijb9wlKV
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 19, 2020

I’ve had no symptoms and I feel great. But the younger generation in our country MUST self distance. This is not a joke. Not doing so is selfish. Together we can beat this, but we must beat it together by being apart for a short while. Much love!!
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 19, 2020