DC United confirms coronavirus case

D.C. United confirmed over the weekend that at least one player has been confirmed as having the novel coronavirus.

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The club says the case was confirmed during mandatory testing last week.

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They say the player has been isolated, and D.C. United’s medical staff are working with local experts to treat him.

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Major League Soccer is slated to return to play next month with a cup-style tournament in Orlando, Fla.

The tournament will run from July 8 through Aug. 11.

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