KSHB: Health experts react to hug between Patrick Mahomes, Stephon Gilmore

An embrace between Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore following Monday's game has many talking after Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr. Marc Larsen, Director of Operations for Saint Luke's COVID-19 Response Team, explains why the respiratory risk of transmission may be low, the other risks he noticed in the post-game encounter, and what the Chiefs may need to be more concerned about.

Watch the full story below. 

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