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Dodgers and Rays Players Under Self-Quarantine After Turner's COVID-19 Positive Test

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays have placed themselves under self-quarantine after Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19. Turner was notified on Tuesday and pulled from Game 6 of the World Series, but he later rejoined the team on the field without wearing a protective face covering, putting others at risk. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with the Dodgers to ensure that necessary actions are taken to prevent additional exposures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays are under self-quarantine after Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series after testing positive, but he later rejoined the team on the field without wearing a protective face covering.
  • Major League Baseball has stated that Turner's decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong and put everyone he came in contact with at risk.
  • The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with the Dodgers to ensure that necessary actions are taken to prevent additional exposures.
  • Florida officials did not immediately return a message seeking comment about the Rays' situation.
  • The Dodgers are working under a 14-day quarantine, while Turner and his wife were scheduled to fly back on a private charter.
  • Turner was scheduled to fly back on a private charter with his wife after the game.

Statistics:

  • 14 days: The length of the quarantine for the Dodgers.
  • 10 days: The isolation period for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • 24 hours: The minimum time period required for symptom and fever-free status before resuming contact with others.
  • 15 minutes: The minimum time period of close contact required for quarantine.

Sources:

  • "The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays played in the World Series on Tuesday and Wednesday." By Josh Peter and Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
  • "The Dodgers, who are under a 14-day quarantine, flew back to Los Angeles on Wednesday from Arlington, Texas, where the World Series was played." By Josh Peter and Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
  • "The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Thursday that it was working with the Dodgers on additional measures." By Josh Peter and Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
  • Major League Baseball statement: "While a desire to celebrate is understandable, Turner's decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong and put everyone he came in contact with at risk."

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