On Wednesday, MSHSAA released guidelines on participation in athletics. All students and coaches and officials will be temperature screened before practices and competitions. If someone is tested and they test positive, they will be required to self-isolate for 14 days and identify any recent close contacts. If it is uncertain who the close contacts are, the entire team may be required to self-isolate.
Schools must have a traditional school schedule in order to have sports this fall. If a school is forced to offer online learning only, then MSHSAA will not allow them to offer sports.
If a participant, coach, or official has a positive finding on their temperature screen or shows symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness or breath, sore throat, loss of smell or taste, or vomiting or diarrhea, they will be sent home immediately and referred for testing. Written clearances by a healthcare provider or documentation of a negative test shall be required for return to participation.
The complete guidelines can be found at the MSHSAA website.
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