Published 13:55 IST, May 8th 2020

NBA personnel with temperatures over 99.1F to be denied entry at training facilities

Fresh reports state that as per new guidelines, league officials will not permit NBA personnel with temperatures of 99.1F or higher inside training facilities.

Reported by: Daniel Arambur
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Coronavirus deaths in US are leading charts as compared to or countries that have suffered from COVID-19 outbreak in recent months. US death toll stands rth of 76,000 followed by England, Spain, and Italy. Despite impending hazards, NBA players training has begun as of Friday across various franchises in league. However, re will be certain guidelines that will be followed by NBA organisations in order to curb furr spread of coronavirus in US. 

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Personnel with temperatures of 99.1F or more will t be allowed to enter NBA players training facilities

NBA coronavirus testing practice will be a primary practice that will be followed by teams in order to prevent any furr infections to ir playing squad and n-playing staff. As per reports, league officials have informed teams that a person whose body temperature is greater than or equal to 99.1F will t be allowed inside training facilities on that particular day. NBA coronavirus testing protocol comes into place after certain NBA teams said that y will reopen training facilities this week.

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At present, America has 1,252,911 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 76,537 deaths. Certain sections of commerce are beginning to lift lockdown protocols and social distancing guidelines. However, re is still a fear of a potential second outbreak or a more intense outbreak in regions previously affected by deadly coronavirus pandemic that has gripped globe.

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13:55 IST, May 8th 2020