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ISU Says 10 Athletes, Including 2 Football Players, Tested Positive for COVID-19

Iowa State University announced Saturday that 10 of the school's athletes, including two football players, have tested positive for COVID-19.

According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, Iowa State released the following statement on the matter: "Iowa State's Athletic Department is taking a number of precautions and has protocols for contact tracing as well as isolation to limit the spread of illness. The university feels strongly about balancing the privacy of our student-athletes and being transparent as well as avoiding speculation on case numbers."

The school told ESPN that none of the students were partaking in team activities when they were exposed to the coronavirus.