Former New York Knicks and current Georgetown Men’s Basketball coach Patrick Ewing has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted on Friday afternoon that the legendary NBA icon tested positive for the disease and is currently under isolated hospital care, according to Georgetown University.
Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing is under care at a hospital and isolated, the school says. https://t.co/P90qHMsoZ0
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 22, 2020
The college also released a statement on Friday afternoon including words from Ewing himself.
Georgetown announces head coach Patrick Ewing has tested positive for coronavirus and is isolated at a local hospital. Best of luck to Coach on a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/zkJWjEhE0G
— Casual Hoya (@CasualHoya) May 22, 2020
“I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19,” Ewing said in the statement. “The virus is serious and should not be taken lightly. I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Now more than ever, I want to thank the healthcare workers and everyone on the front lines. I’ll be fine and we will all get through this.”
—COMPLEX
