NBA Recommends Players Self-Quarantine Through March 16

Now that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has ground NBA play to an indefinite halt, the NBA has recommended that all players self-quarantine through at least next Monday, March 16, per Marc Stein of the New York Times (Twitter link).

The league wants players to remain in their home markets (and actual homes) as long as they are able, and refrain from holding group workouts, meetings, or practices until then.

Team physicians and trainers have been advised to consult with their players regarding their health at least once per day, Stein adds in a supplemental tweet.

The fact that the NBA wants players to remain in their teams’ cities and in close contact with team medical staffs could indicate that the league is optimistic for the resumption of regular season play at some juncture, as Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer posits (Twitter link).