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The coronavirus epidemic is spreading at lightning speed in New York State. Almost 3,000 cases have been confirmed since the start of the crisis. It is the region of the United States most affected by COVID-19.
On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Nets revealed that four of their players, including Kevin Durant, had contracted the coronavirus.
New York mayor gets angry
The rapid detection of Nets players has also infuriated the mayor of New York City. Bill de Blasio wrote on Twitter that he wished them a speedy recovery, but added that he was confused as to why players on an NBA team were tested before sick patients.
The mayor of the Big Apple believes that screening tests should be done for people who really need it rather than for athletes in full health.