Photo by Daniel Álvasd on Unsplash Football Houston Texans Close Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test by Mecca Lennon October 28, 2020 The Houston Texans closed their facility Wednesday following a positive COVID-19 test. Offensive Tackle, Max Scharping has been placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list. Since Scharping is asymptomatic, he can return to the team if 10 days have passed since the initial positive test, or five days have passed since the initial positive test and he receives two straight negative PCR tests at least 24 hours apart within that five-day stretch, according to Texans Wire. Houston Texans statement released Wednesday morning: “Late last night, we received notice that a Texans player tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with NFL protocols, the player immediately self-isolated and our Infection Control Officer and other members of the Infection Response Team began working with the NFL to perform contact tracing. Our facility will be closed today to players for deep cleaning. We are in close consultation with the NFL, as well as our team of independent doctors and specialists, and will follow their guidance regarding our scheduled bye week operations. The health and safety of our team, as well as our entire staff, are of highest priority.” Statement from the Houston Texans: pic.twitter.com/hcvw5h5wra — Texans PR (@TexansPR) October 28, 2020 This is the Texans first official run in with the coronavirus following their false positives earlier this year. This follows Sunday’s lost against the Green Bay Packers. Luckily, this is the teams Bye Week. The Houston Texans are working with the NFL to protect the safety of the team and personnel. Here at InTheZone.io we continue to monitor the NFL as they work through their season during the pandemic. Post Views: 388 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#houstontexans#nationalfootballleague#NFLCoronavirusCOVID-19Texans Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 21, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... Ron Rivera Celebrates the End of Cancer Treatment Green Bay Packers Donate $50,000 In Support Of Social Justice