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As omicron surges, is it safe to attend sporting events? We asked a doctor.

Related Topics: COVID-19, St. Vincent

COVID cases are on the rise in Indiana and across the country, due largely to the omicron variant. It is also one of the busiest times of the year for sporting events, from high school to college to the pros.

Many venues have relaxed COVID restrictions both in terms of capacity limits and masking requirements so there are still risks with attending events with large numbers of people. We asked Dr. Chris Belcher, an infectious disease doctor at St. Vincent's, about the risks of going to games and what fans can do to protect themselves.

Is it safe to attend sporting events with COVID cases on the rise?