Answer Bank: Are athletes less likely to be infected by coronavirus?

As the novel coronavirus spreads globally, it has also caused serious impact on the sporting world as well.

As of Thursday, there have been 14 confirmed or reported cases spanning seven different teams in NBA, according to CBS Sports. Spanish football club Valencia also confirmed on Monday that 35 percent of its players and staff members have tested positive for the virus.

Professional athletes give people the impression that they are strong and healthy and ought to have a better constitution compared to an ordinary man on the street. 

However, athletes might have lower immunity, due to their rigorous and strenuous training schedules.

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