FAYETTEVILLE — Athletes will have their body temperature checked daily and will be screened for symptoms daily as part of the University of Arkansas’ covid-19 protocol.
Athletes will be tested for coronavirus if they meet certain criteria, including a fever of above 100.4 degrees or if they exhibit symptoms of the virus.
“That’s following CDC guidelines, that’s following guidelines the SEC medical task force provided to us,” UA athletics director Hunter Yurachek said Wednesday.
A 14-day quarantine will be required for those who test positive, during which time a team doctor will monitor their condition. A quarantine might also be required for those who have interacted with the sick individual.