What happened: Basketball star Elena Delle Donne has had chronic Lyme disease for 12 years and takes 64 pills a day to control the condition, which impacts her immune system.
In an open letter published in The Players’ Tribune, Delle Donne revealed she has quietly struggled for years to manage her health and maintain her WNBA basketball career, continuing to play through her illness.
When the coronavirus first made news, Delle Donne learned that a compromised immune system places her at higher risk and took the precautions necessary to protect herself.
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