University of Texas announces 13 football players test positive for COVID-19

The University of Texas says that 13 football players have tested positive or are presumed positive for COVID-19. Officials say that number includes two reported from initial surveillance testing last week.

In addition, officials say that four players have tested positive for the COVID-19 antibody.

Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine & Performance Allen Hardin says all 13 are self-isolating.

10 more football student-athletes are in self-quarantine after contact tracing and Hardin says that all are asymptomatic at this time.

Hardin says that any additional updates will be reported as information is made available.

DOWNLOAD THE FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS APP FOR YOUR MOBILE DEVICE