According to a memo sent to teams obtained by ESPN, asymptomatic, vaccinated NBA players and coaches can now clear COVID quarantine after six days.
Under the previous protocols, players who tested positive had to wait 10 days to test out of quarantine or produce two negative tests 24 hours apart.for those who test positive for COVID-19, reducing the suggested quarantine period from 10 days to five.
The NBA followed the NFL in revising their protocols and reducing the return time for vaccinated players. The NFL earlier this month reduced the return-to-participation requirements for players by allowing individuals who are asymptomatic for at least 24 hours to return, including as soon as the day after a positive test.
The NFL also decreased the frequency that asymptomatic, vaccinated players are tested. Rather than being tested every week, vaccinated players instead are regularly screened for COVID-19 symptoms. Players who develop symptoms are tested further and quarantined.to prevent a spread at the position.
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