Photo by Daniel Álvasd on Unsplash FootballHouston 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, 2020This 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: 68The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsMecca LennonMecca 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 SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman by Candace Cordelia | posted on February 2, 2021More in Football Jackie Daly chats with Sean Conley: Former NFL kicker and author of “The Point After”Welcome to the second installment in my Cozy Book Corner! If you missed the... Patrick Mahomes Welcomes First Child With Fiancee Brittany MatthewsPatrick Mahomes Love Life: Patrick Mahomes was drafted into the NFL in 2017 and... Who is The Greatest Athlete: Serena Williams or Tom Brady?Is Serena Williams or Tom Brady The Best Athlete?: There is a debate about... NFL Writer, Terez Paylor, Dies At 37Terez Paylor, an NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at... Ron Rivera Celebrates the End of Cancer Treatment Green Bay Packers Donate $50,000 In Support Of Social Justice