Colorado High School Football And COVID-19: The Positives And Negatives

From CBS Denver:

By Jesse Sarles

September 22, 2020

(CBS4) – Colorado’s governor and the Colorado High School Activities Association have authorized sports including high school football to return this fall. In an interview about coronavirus this week, CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida explained on CBSN Denver what he thinks school districts need to do to make sure their student athletes and their coaches stay safe when they return to the gridiron.

“Well, I think they’re doing the best they can,” Hnida said. “They’ve come up with a group of guidelines that (everyone is) hopeful are going to be successful in helping to really keep keep any source of transmission down.”

To limit the spread of COVID-19, roster sizes will be limited and social distancing will be required for players on the sideline as well fans who are in the stands. Masks are also required for those who aren’t actively on the field and involved in plays.

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