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Houston Rocket's Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19

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Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a dunk, next to Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Russell Westbrook
Posted at 12:10 PM, Jul 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-13 13:14:01-04

HOUSTON, TX — Houston Rocket's Russell Westbrook announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The point guard made the announcement on Twitter Monday saying he tested positive before his team departed to Orlando.

Westbrook says he's feeling well and is quarantined.

"Please take this virus seriously. Be Safe. Mask up!" the basketball player said.

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