The next season, preceded by the retirements, will officially open on October 18 NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Stop the use of masks and mandatory tests for everyone in the NBA. The North American league has published an update to its health protocol to counter the spread of Covid-19. “NBA players and unvaccinated employees will have to undergo a weekly Covid-19 test this season,” is written in the statement sent to the 30 franchises. The unvaccinated will not be able to travel to Toronto, Canada, while those who have resorted to the vaccine, the vast majority of the NBA ‘world’, are invited to undergo a booster dose to prolong protection against the virus. Instead, the obligation to wear a mask has been eliminated for all. No testing will be required for vaccinated players or staff members, unless “team doctor, league doctor or government authority,” added the NBA. This, obviously, could change according to the evolution of the epidemic situation in the United States in the coming months. “I have learned over the past two and a half years not to make predictions when it comes to Covid, but only to say that we will be prepared for whatever happens,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver recalled during a meeting held in mid-July. The next season, which will officially open on October 18th, will be preceded by traditional retreats starting from the end of September. – Photo Image – (ITALPRESS). mc / red 31-Aug-22 11:00
