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WSU will only test symptomatic athletes for the coronavirus this summer

While many colleges across the nation are planning to test all returning student athletes for the coronavirus, Wichita State Athletics will only test athletes who have symptoms this summer.

Athletes are currently only allowed to return to campus for voluntary workouts, meaning they have to initiate the activity themselves.

“Well, there are ways that individuals can come in and get workouts in on their own right now,” said WSU Athletic Director Darron Boatright. “They have to make an appointment with the strength coach or a trainer or the coaching staff.”

“Right now our plan is to test them if they feel symptoms or if their self-evaluation changes or if the trainers notice something.