Gobert had joked about the coronavirus during a news conference on Monday and then touched the microphones and recorders in front of him. Two days later, his positive test catalyzed the suspension of the NBA regular season, which prompted the rest of the sports world to effectively go on hiatus. “As you may already know, I just wanted to make sure to remind you guys to keep washing your hands frequently with soap and water,” Gobert said in the video. “Try to avoid touching your face, your nose, your eyes, and obviously try to avoid making unnecessary contact with people. It’s all about protecting yourself and the people around you. I wish I would have taken this thing more seriously and I hope everyone else will do so because we can do it together. Take care and stay safe.”