The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Washington’s NFL team says it has closed its practice facility “for several days” after employees of the organization tested positive for COVID-19.
The club’s statement Wednesday did not identify the names or jobs of those who have the illness or say exactly how many positive tests there were. The team did say those people “have now quarantined” and the staff currently is working from home during the offseason.
This season, only two players for Washington tested positive for the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.