Players on both teams are now dealing with positive COVID-19 results, but Thursday night’s game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers “remains on as scheduled,” NFL Network reported Wednesday.
Niners receiver Kendrick Bourne has tested positive for the coronavirus, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted, prompting the closure of the team’s facility and the start of contact tracing protocols.
“Our organization has entered the NFL’s intensive protocol, and we are working with the league on contact tracing to identify high-risk individuals,” the 49ers said in a statement. “All team functions will be conducted virtually today.
“The health and safety of our players, staff and community are the organization’s highest priority. We will continue to work closely with the NFL and medical professionals and will follow their direction.”
Packers running back A.J. Dillon also had tested positive Sunday, and NFL Network reported that “two close contacts won’t play Thursday.”
