Basketball legend Patrick Ewing hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
Basketball legend Patrick Ewing hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
The Georgetown University coach and New York Knicks legend warns that the virus "is serious and should not be taken lightly."
Hall of Fame basketball player and Georgetown University coach Patrick Ewing announced Friday night that he was hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus.
"I have tested positive for COVID-19," Ewing said in a statement. "This virus is serious and should not be taken lightly. I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones."
Ewing, 57, just completed his third season as head basketball coach at his alma mater. No other members of that team or staff have tested positive, Georgetown said.
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