oldtimeqb Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Titan32 said: If an official has to quarantine due to being in the “same game” as a known positive...somebody is doing it wrong. Based on what I have heard from the county health department, I would agree with this conclusion. I got tested (negative) and it all revolves around ‘close contact’ by the CDC. Fifteen minutes or more within 6 ft. (2 yards) and unmasked. And they check close contacts 48 hours before and 48 hours after symptoms appear. If a player wakes up Monday with symptoms, everyone from Friday nights game would be outside that window. Translate the 15 minutes to football, let’s assume 150 plays at 6 seconds apiece, which amounts to 15 minutes total. I think it would be an extreme stretch to qualify an opponent as a ‘close contact.’ They have to be within 2 yards the entire play every play. Scientifically, the bus ride, sideline, locker room, and huddle are more dangerous for viral transmission than playing a down of football. It is transmitted like the flu. I would be more nervous about transmission playing a team with a MRSA outbreak transmitted skin to skin. From a referee standpoint, I would wear a mask for pre-game coach and captain meetings including the coin toss. A white hat is more likely to catch something from his line judge or umpire than a player. Edited July 25, 2020 by oldtimeqb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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