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NBA updates COVID protocol for 2022-23—report

/ 11:07 AM August 31, 2022

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Dec 18, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; COVID-19 signage is seen on the scoreboard during the first half of a game between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA is revising the health and safety protocol for the 2022-23 season, The Athletic reported Tuesday.

Players who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 will be tested once a week.

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Vaccinated players will only test when symptomatic.

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As before, anyone testing positive will be required to isolate immediately.

Face masks will not be required.

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The Canadian government continues to require visiting players to be vaccinated or have a medical exemption to play the Toronto Raptors on their home court.

The NBA regular season tips off on Oct. 18, with training camps opening in late September.

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