On December 17, 2021, the Department of Health released updated health and safety requirements for high contact indoor sports following a multi-school, multi-county COVID-19 outbreak associated with a series of wrestling tournaments held this month. The only changes to the guidance are related to high contact indoor sports, including basketball, wrestling, water polo, and competitive cheer.
The updated guidance requires screening testing of all athletes, coaches, trainers and supporting personnel, regardless of vaccination status. The testing frequency has increased to 3 times weekly. Among those screening tests, at least one must occur no sooner than the day before the competition, but when possible, the test should occur the day of the event.
As a reminder, all spectators are required to wear masks at all indoor events (sports, performing arts, other events). Our ability to continue allowing spectators at events depends on our adherence to the mitigation measures.