NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19, 2020 - New York City FC today announced that a member of the Club’s Sporting Department has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is feeling well after displaying mild symptoms and is observing appropriate isolation protocols. NYCFC has been working closely with local infectious disease specialists who have instructed players, team staff and those believed to have come in close contact to maintain self-isolation and immediately report any symptoms they may be experiencing to team medical personnel. No other cases within NYCFC have been identified at this time.
In addition to working with an infectious disease specialist, NYCFC is in close consultation with the CDC, New York State Department of Health, Major League Soccer (MLS), Concacaf and relevant First Team opponents regarding this situation.