UConn WBB 100% Vaccination Rate

[oldude]

I'm a little nervous for the team if they have to travel to a southern school given what a hot zone it is. Imagine Paige or Azzi pops a positive test after playing in a game down there and is then stuck in quarantine protocol? Look at what has gone on with the Red Sox over the past few weeks to give you an idea of how quickly Covid can wreak havoc on a team.

It’s not so much where you go as what you do when you get there. UConn travels on a private plane. They basically spend their time at the hotel as a team, eat meals as a team and then go to an arena to play. The only significant interaction with anyone outside the team is with the opposing team during the game.

All tier 1 personnel on both teams are getting tested weekly, which provides a measure of protection. The fact that UConn WBB has a 100% vaccination rate provides another level of protection. With that said, unless we wrap all the players in bubble wrap, their is no foolproof method of eliminating the risk of infection.

 

[hoopsfan22]

It’s not so much where you go as what you do when you get there. UConn travels on a private plane. They basically spend their time at the hotel as a team, eat meals as a team and then go to an arena to play. The only significant interaction with anyone outside the team is with the opposing team during the game.

All tier 1 personnel on both teams are getting tested weekly, which provides a measure of protection. The fact that UConn WBB has a 100% vaccination rate provides another level of protection. With that said, unless we wrap all the players in bubble wrap, their is no foolproof method of eliminating the risk of infection.

What about people in the crowd? It is a big indoor space with potentially 10,000 Covid carriers breathing on the players for two hours. Is everyone entering South Carolina's arena going to be under a mask or vaccination or negative test mandate? What about the people that work there? The bus drivers, food servers, etc. with whom the players will eventually come into contact or close quarters? The players can't hide forever from people that largely think the disease isn't real.

 

[oldude]

What about people in the crowd? It is a big indoor space with potentially 10,000 Covid carriers breathing on the players for two hours. Is everyone entering South Carolina's arena going to be under a mask or vaccination or negative test mandate? What about the people that work there? The bus drivers, food servers, etc. with whom the players will eventually come into contact or close quarters? The players can't hide forever from people that largely think the disease isn't real.

We’re talking about large, well ventilated arenas. While there might be some risk to fans sitting in close proximity to one another, there is almost no risk to the players and coaches at court level.

As for SC, they have detailed health guidelines that include weekly testing for students and staff, vaccine incentives and a requirement to wear masks at all indoor buildings.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

This story is a few days old. But since I had not seen it on the BY, I thought it was worth posting.

UConn says 94-percent of its student-athletes are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19

As fall semester has begun at UConn, school announces that 94-percent of its...

www.stamfordadvocate.com

That's wonderful news.

 

[Carnac]

What about people in the crowd? It is a big indoor space with potentially 10,000 Covid carriers breathing on the players for two hours. Is everyone entering South Carolina's arena going to be under a mask or vaccination or negative test mandate? What about the people that work there? The bus drivers, food servers, etc. with whom the players will eventually come into contact or close quarters? The players can't hide forever from people that largely think the disease isn't real.

For all of the scenarios you mentioned is why the team will be kept in seclusion and away from outsiders as much as possible during road trips. We’re looking to play a full and complete schedule this season. That means no forfeitures, and no cancellations.

 

[phil sampieri]

I am hoping that Gampel and XL will not require masks and will not impose "vaccine passports" (even though I am vaccinated), but I am not optimistic at all on either count.

Things are really strange in Connecticut right now. I need a mask to walk in and get a cup of coffee at the DD in my home town but I can work out at my gym one town over without a mask.

Ifamask is required you wear one, if it’s not youdonothsve to but can .noprob