WVU Postpones Start Of Men’s Basketball Workouts Because Of COVID Concerns

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University has postponed the start of men’s basketball workouts for two weeks after five players and one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. The workouts were scheduled to start on Monday. The decision was announced Sunday in consultation with university medical officials. The starting date for the workouts has been pushed back to July 20. Those testing positive will self-isolate for 14 days. Contract tracing has identified additional people who could have been exposed and they will go into quarantine as well. Recent positive virus tests among West Virginia sports teams also include four in football and one in women’s soccer.