Two Sun Players Test Positive

Natisha Hiedeman (pictured) is one of two members of the Connecticut
Sun to have tested positive for COVID-19. Briann January is the other.

UNCASVILLE—The Connecticut Sun have reported that guard Natisha Hiedeman has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Hiedeman’s positive test came In a round of tests administered by the WNBA between June 28 and July 5. As a result, Hiedeman did not travel with the team to IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL for training camp.

Additionally, precautionary measures were taken due to the Center for Disease Control’s close contact self-quarantine guidance and Briann January is the second member of the Sun who did not travel with the team to Bradenton, FL. Following the initial round of testing, January also tested positive for COVID-19.

Hiedeman and January have remained in self-isolation and are complying with all health and safety protocols put in place by the WNBA and CDC. The pair are expected to arrive to IMGA following a succession of two negative tests and will begin another round of quarantine and testing once on campus.

The Connecticut Sun and its athletes encourage everyone to continue following state and national guidelines set in place surrounding COVID-19. For more information on the 2020 WNBA season and the Connecticut Sun, visit connecticutsun.com.

—Staff Reports

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