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Kansas football coach Les Miles has tested positive for COVID-19. The Jayhawks head coach announced his diagnosis in a statement on Thursday.
There is no word on how the positive result could impact Miles in the immediate future.
“Today, I was notified that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am beginning the isolation process at my home and will continue to fulfill my head coach responsibilities remotely,” Miles said in a statement. “Although I will not physically be able to attend practice for the time being, I will be using the technology available for remote working to stay connected during staff meetings, meetings with players, etc.
“Thank you for your prayers and support in advance. I look forward to beating this virus and returning back to be with my team in person very soon. Rock Chalk!”
The good news, however, is that the Jayhawks have the week off.
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Jayhawks athletic director Jeff Long added: “Coach Miles has tested positive for COVID-19 through our surveillance testing. At this time, we believe he will be able to continue to perform his head coaching duties. Based on the other test results, no other coaches tested positive. As long as Coach Miles does not develop symptoms or have a fever, we anticipate he will be able to coach the West Virginia game on Oct. 17.
“Kansas Team Health is working through the contact tracing protocols and notifying those individuals that may have been in close contact with him for an extended period of time. We wish Coach a speedy recovery and look forward to getting him back on the field very soon.”
Up next for the Jayhawks is a meeting with the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, October 17. Kick-off is set for 12:00 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1.
