USADA to Continue Drug Testing, Including UFC Fighters, During Coronavirus Outbreak

The United States Anti-Doping Agency is changing its protocols in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, but the testing will go on.

USADA, the anti-doping partner of the UFC, released a statement on Tuesday that detailed an enhanced collection process with additional safety measures in place.

“Effective immediately, USADA will focus only on mission-critical testing of athletes in sports still competing, and as absolutely needed for those preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to ensure their rights are upheld and their reputations protected,” the statement read. While there was no specific language that mentioned UFC competitors in the statement, a USADA official told…