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Message: [QUOTE="oldude, post: 3788156, member: 7511"] I think it’s important to understand the nature of the risk. In a cavernous indoor arena with hepa filters recirculating air and limited attendance, with fans segregated from players well beyond CDC recommended social distancing guidelines, there is almost no chance that players can be exposed to a viral load factor from fans sufficient to transmit the disease. In addition, I believe that temperature checks are also performed on everyone entering the arena. As for the players and coaches, the NCAA requires that they are tested a minimum of 3 times per week, including 48 hrs prior to game time. While temperature checks and nasal swabs are certainly not foolproof, they do provide some measure of security. As for the airport, UConn WBB flies via a small chartered jet. Other than the crew, the only passengers are the UConn WBB travel party. They board and deplane through isolated private terminals, thereby avoiding the crowds at major passenger terminals. Buses to and from airports are the same deal. As for the hotel, all checkin and checkout is done remotely. The keys are waiting for the team and coaches when they arrive. There are no team meals in the hotel restaurant. Everything is boxed and delivered to the players and coaches to eat in their room. Is there risk? Yes. Can the risk be managed and minimized? Also yes. Will we make it to the end of the basketball season, through and including the Big Dance? I really don’t know. [/QUOTE]

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