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Phillies close all Clearwater facilities amid virus outbreak

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The Phillies have closed all Clearwater facilities indefinitely due to their COVID-19 outbreak

In response to the Friday afternoon report that eight members of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, five players and three staff, have recently tested positive for coronavirus, Managing Partner John Middleton announced the indefinite closure of all Clearwater facilities.

“The Phillies are committed to the health and welfare of our players, coaches, and staff as our highest priority,” Middleton said in a press release. “And, as a result of these confirmed tests, all facilities in Clearwater have been closed indefinitely to all players, coaches and staff, and will remain closed until medical authorities are confident that the virus is under control and our facilities are disinfected.