A number of Georgia coaches and players may be required to self-quarantine following the university’s spring break.
Per Radi Nabulsi of UGASports, Georgia sent out a memo on Thursday to faculty and staff stating that anyone who traveled outside of the country during spring break will be required to self-quarantine upon their arrival back home. That memo also applies to students.
Head coach Kirby Smart is one of the many members of the Georgia football program who vacationed outside of America over spring break. According to Instagram photos posted by Mary Beth Smart, Kirby’s wife, the family vacationed in Costa Rica.
Under the policy created by Georgia to help slow the spread of coronavirus, Smart would be required to self-quarantine as well, as well as the assistant coaches and players who travelled outside the United States.
Part of the memo read:
“If you have traveled anywhere outside of the United States over spring break, you MUST NOT return to the UGA campus or facility.”
“Anyone who has traveled internationally in the past 14 days MUST self-quarantine until you have been asymptomatic for a period of 14 days from the date of entering/re-entering the United States.”
It’s very important to note that no player, coach or staffer has tested positive for the virus, and the university has not reported any cases either. These are preventative measures.