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Pac-12 to require weekly COVID-19 player testing

The Pac-12 Conference appears to be taking the lead when it comes to ensuring that its student-athletes are healthy and safe when returning to campus later this month for voluntary workouts.

According to 247Sports’ Brandon Marcello, all athletes returning to campus will be tested for COVID-19 and undergo antibody testing. The league announced last week that June 15 is when voluntary workouts can begin, marking the first time athletes can be a part of activities since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports in mid-March.

In addition to the initial testing, Scott told 247 that routine weekly COVID-19 testing will be part of the protocol leading up to the start of preseason football practice later this summer.