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COVID-19 SPORTS PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS <br />Take precautions with shared transportation (e.g., buses or vans) <br />Those traveling on buses should have assigned and documented seating arrangements, remain at <br />least 6 feet from the driver and the riders, and wear face coverings at all times. <br />If the above precautions are followed: <br />Drivers would not be considered a close contact if they have been consistently spaced at least 6 <br />feet away from all riders, including the ill person (with the exception of riders entering/exiting <br />the bus). <br />Close contacts will only include those who are in the same row, two rows ahead, or two rows <br />behind the positive person for 15 minutes or more over the course of the ride (or roundtrip, if <br />applicable). <br />If the above precautions are not followed, then the definition of close contacts is expanded to the <br />entire bus if any of the following are true: <br />Riders are not in their assigned seat (i.e., moving about the bus to socialize with others) for the <br />entire ride (or roundtrip, if applicable); or <br />There is no documentation or other ability to confirm seating assignments; or <br />Riders were engaged in activities that involved removal of face coverings (e.g., eating and <br />drinking). <br />Recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID- <br />19 during play <br />Consider whether contact in the sport can be modified. For example, can contact be reduced among <br />players during practice in order to limit close contact? <br />Consider whether practices can occur outside, as in general, being outside reduces the risk of <br />COVID-19 transmission. <br />Minimize sharing of objects. <br />Do not share individual water bottles, community snacks, or towels. <br />Encourage use of dedicated personal equipment such as bats, mitts, rackets, etc. <br />If a member of your team or organization has <br />COVID-19 <br />✓ If a case of COVID-19 is reported to you, notify MDH by email at health.sports.covidl9@state.mn.us. <br />MDH will be available to answer questions you have and can provide guidance. MDH also has <br />template notification letters for close contacts or others on the team who may have questions about <br />their risk of COVID-19. <br />15 of 18 <br />