Michigan State athletes will be able to return to campus and undergo coronavirus testing on June 15 the school has announced.
According to the release, “Michigan State’s plan was developed following safety guidelines from the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and CDC guidelines as well as on-campus medical professionals, and guidelines provided by the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.”
Athletes from the football, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball teams will be the first to undergo coronavirus testing. The athletes will be tested upon their return to campus, then must self-isolate for a week before being tested again. The athletes with two negative tests can begin working out, while athletes with a positive test must quarantine for ten days before their workouts can begin. These workouts are voluntary and cannot be organized or attended by members of the coaching staff.
However, strength and conditioning staff and training staff will be present at the workouts. They too will undergo the same COVID-19 testing regimen. Workouts will follow social distancing guidelines, meaning players that live together will workout together and lounging in common areas will not be allowed.
You can read the full release on Michigan State’s website.
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