The Kansas City Chiefs have their first positive COVID-19 test ahead of the 2020 NFL season.
According to a new report from Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, Chiefs rookie wideout Aleva Hifo, an undrafted free agent out of BYU, has tested positive for COVID-19. Chiefs rookies first reported to team facilities for COVID-19 screening last Monday.
Per the NFL and NFLPA’s new agreement on health and safety measures during the global pandemic, Hifo has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list until he’s medically cleared to return. According to McDowell, Hifo is asymptomatic. Chiefs’ infectious control officer confirmed on Saturday that there are different guidelines related to how players are cleared to return based on whether they show symptoms or are asymptomatic.
Chiefs rookie Aleva Hifo (BYU) tested positive for COVID-19, but he's asymptomatic, per source.
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) July 27, 2020
Not all players who are placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list have tested positive for the virus. This list will also be used for players who’ve come into contact with a confirmed positive case of the virus. The NFL will not be releasing information on player’s who’ve tested positive.
Hifo was one of six players who appeared on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday’s official NFL transaction report. He won’t be the last positive test that the Chiefs have, so prepare for this type of thing to be the new normal throughout the 2020 NFL season.
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