IRVING, Texas – American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced that The American has partnered with Virtual Care for Families regarding COVID-19 antigen testing for its member institutions on the day prior to competition for football student-athletes, coaches and support staff. The testing program utilizes a rapid COVID testing program which allows for 15-minute results and is designed for group testing capabilities. The Conference has administered the Antigen test since the beginning of the season on an experimental basis and now will be working with Virtual Care for Families for the entire season.
“We have had success in the first two weeks of the season using this antigen testing program and are pleased to partner with Virtual Care for Families to enhance our testing protocols,” Aresco said.