Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and is self-isolating at home, the university announced.
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne also tested positive on Wednesday, according to the school.
“I found out earlier this afternoon that I had tested positive for COVID-19,” Saban said in a statement. “I immediately left work and isolated at home. At this time, I do not have any symptoms relative to COVID, and I have taken another PCR test to confirm my diagnosis.”
Saban, 68, said he informed his players of his positive test in a Zoom call at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will oversee preparations for this week’s game, “while I work from home,” Saban said. The No. 2 Crimson Tide are scheduled to play No. 3 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night.
“Today, I received notice that my COVID-19 test from this morning came back positive,” Byrne said. “Upon hearing the news, I immediately entered self-isolation and will remain at home and follow all guidelines. We’ve been diligent about mask wearing and social distancing from the start and want to continue to encourage you all to take the necessary precautions to help stop the spread of this virus for yourself and those around you.”
