Major League Baseball may dealing with a serious coronavirus problem, but the NBA’s bubble appears to be holding. The latest round of testing at the Walt Disney World campus resulted in no new cases of COVID-19, the league and its players union tweeted in a joint statement. No positive results were recorded among the 344 players who have been tested since July 20.
The news comes at an opportune time as the NBA prepares to tip off its schedule of reseeding games tomorrow night. This is the third round of testing since players, coaches and staff members reported to Orlando roughly three weeks ago, notes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). Two cases were reported from July 7 to 13 and none from July 13 to 19.
Several players have tested positive in their home markets during that time. They are required to return two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart before being given clearance to travel to Disney World. Players who receive excused absences to leave the campus are required to quarantine for at least four days upon returning.
Best league in sports
Social distance, keep good hand hygiene & you’re good.
As long as they continue to stay in the bubble…
Think those are the criteria anywhere. It’s a contact virus. Keep your distance from people, keep your hands away from your face (unless you recently washed them). You’re good
Zion left the bubble area, came back, tested clean — he’s good to go. We’re all in full control of whether or not we contract the virus (thru touching & transferring it, or letting strangers spit on your face…)
the nba so far proving a bubble works. the mlb showing having a normal season has it down falls.
Remember all those naysayers with those “this is never going to work”, “this is a disaster waiting to happen”, “just cancel the season already”…
Adam Silver has done a great job of ensuring the safety of its players and coaches against this virus. He has shown great leadership.
Adam Silver has done a great job of ensuring the safety of its players and coaches against this virus. He has shown great leadership.
Someone needs to summarize Michael Porter’s “thoughts” about COVID-19. That would make for fun comments.
link to espn.com
MPJ is just telling it as it is, right?