Bears shut down Halas Hall after COVID-19 outbreak

The Chicago Bears have shut down Halas Hall after a fourth player tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Thursday: “This morning we were notified that we had a positive COVID-19 test. As a result, the club has elected to pause all …

The Chicago Bears have shut down Halas Hall after a fourth player tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Thursday:

“This morning we were notified that we had a positive COVID-19 test. As a result, the club has elected to pause all in-person football activities today and close Halas Hall. Instead, all meetings will be conducted virtually.”

The latest player to test positive for the novel coronavirus has yet to be named. Inside linebacker Manti Te’o, defensive lineman LaCale London and receiver Thomas Ives all tested positive earlier this week.

We’ll have more information on this developing situation as it becomes available.