STATEMENT REGARDING MEN’S BASKETBALL PRECAUTIONARY QUARANTINE

On Tuesday (March 17), Canisius College was informed that two game officials who worked the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men's Basketball Tournament opening round game preceding the Canisius vs. Iona game in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 10, 2020, later tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In an abundance of caution and following CDC guidelines, the Erie County Department of Health recommended on that the Canisius men's basketball team and staff that were present at the game on March 10 enter precautionary quarantine for 14 days.

Earlier today (Saturday, March 21), Canisius was made aware that additional persons on or near the floor during certain MAAC games have also tested positive for COVID-19. Two of those games, March 6 (vs. Niagara at Koessler Athletic Center) and March 10 (vs. Iona in Atlantic City, N.J.) involved the Canisius men's basketball program.

If you attended any of these events, and you have developed symptoms of COVID-19, you should contact your health care provider and isolate at home. You should remain in isolation for 14 days since your symptoms began, and for 72 hours after your symptoms have resolved.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever of 100.4 or higher, body aches, fatigue, headache, cough, shortness of breath.
For more information, contact your private physician.
Erie County Help Line – 716-858-2929
New York State Coronavirus Hotline – 1-888-364-3065

The Canisius men's basketball program appreciates the support of the College, our alumni and fans and the surrounding community, and we wish all those who are battling this virus a speedy recovery.

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