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The death of John Brennan prompted the Yonkers harness trackracino to close Tuesday, according to lohud.com and other media outlets.

Employees who worked in the same area as Brennan have been asked to self-quarantine.

There have been no confirmed coronavirus-related deaths in New York.

We just learned that an employee of the Standardbred Owners Association, working in the racing office of Yonkers Raceway, located next to the racetrack and paddock, tested positive for the coronavirus before passing away, the trackracinos owner MGM Resorts International said in a statement Tuesday.

We offer our condolences to his family during this difficult time.

As a result of this development, the racetrack will be shut down as of this afternoon, and we have asked employees who worked in the immediate area to self-quarantine, the statement added.

We will continue to coordinate with and follow the guidance of health officials and support them in their response and prevention efforts.

Brennan had several underlying medical conditions, including emphysema, diabetes and hypertension, New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said, according to NorthJersey.com.

He suffered a heart attack Monday night and was revived, but died Tuesday morning after a second heart attack, Persichilli said.

Westchester County, in particular the city of New Rochelle, has had the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week sent the National Guard to enforce a containment area around New Rochelle.

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