On January 31, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus responsible for an infection termed COVID-19 as a global public health emergency.
There are now consistent reports of athletes reporting persistent and residual symptoms many weeks to months after initial COVID-19 infection. These symptoms include cough, tachycardia and extreme fatigue
myocarditis, pericarditis, and right ventricular dysfunction
Acute and chronic cardiovascular complications commonly occur with viral infections such as influenza, the related SARS and MERS viruses, and concomitant pneumonias.2,69 Documented cardiovascular manifestations include hypotension, arrhythmias, acute cardiac injury, myocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, and exacerbation of heart failure.69 Acute cardiac injury has been reported in 8% to 12% of patients with COVID-19 and was likewise seen as a common complication of MERS infection
Stay homeif you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are waiting on test results, are showing COVID-19 symptoms, or have had a close contactwith a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
Bring your own equipment, like gloves, head gear, helmets, water bottles, and bats, if possible, to limit shared equipment.
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other players when possible.
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
Clean or sanitize your hands before and after practices, games, and sharing equipment.
Tell a coach or staff member if you don’t feel well.
Cardiovascular system