Fournier in Health & Safety Protocols

[Roy H.]

What exactly are the Health and safety protocols? Is it that you test positive for Covid or is it suspected of having covid by exposure? Does it mean a month like it is for Romeo, who I'm starting to doubt even exists?

There is a lot to them, as the initial protocols were 134 pages (yay, lawyers!), and were supplemented in January.

If there's a positive test:

the league has constructed a rules system for what will happen when someone tests positive for COVID-19. Under such a scenario, there are two potential paths to return: a "time-based" resolution, and a "test-based" resolution.

Under the time-based resolution, the infected person would have to either have gone at least 10 days since the date of their first positive test or the onset of any symptoms, if they've had any; gone at least 24 hours since their fever went away without using any medications; and other symptoms have improved, while specifically noting that losses of taste or smell alone are not expected to prevent someone from leaving isolation.

Under the test-based resolution, the person must return at least two consecutive negative PCR tests from samples taken at least 24 hours apart.
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Either way, any player who is determined to have a new positive case from testing -- whether they have symptoms or not -- will not be allowed to participate in any exercise training for at least 10 days from either the positive test or the resolution of symptoms, if they have any.

Once a player has waited that minimum of 10 days, they then must spend two days working out by themselves, not interacting with anyone or participating in any team activities, wearing a mask at all times when at the facility -- whether they are working out or not -- and must participate in a cardiac screening. So any player who tests positive will have to miss a minimum of 12 days before they can return to play.

I'm not sure the specifics on players who are potentially exposed but never test positive, players who failed to properly contact trace, etc.

[tonydelk]

What exactly are the Health and safety protocols? Is it that you test positive for Covid or is it suspected of having covid by exposure? Does it mean a month like it is for Romeo, who I'm starting to doubt even exists?

There is a lot to them, as the initial protocols were 134 pages (yay, lawyers!), and were supplemented in January.

If there's a positive test:

the league has constructed a rules system for what will happen when someone tests positive for COVID-19. Under such a scenario, there are two potential paths to return: a "time-based" resolution, and a "test-based" resolution.

Under the time-based resolution, the infected person would have to either have gone at least 10 days since the date of their first positive test or the onset of any symptoms, if they've had any; gone at least 24 hours since their fever went away without using any medications; and other symptoms have improved, while specifically noting that losses of taste or smell alone are not expected to prevent someone from leaving isolation.

Under the test-based resolution, the person must return at least two consecutive negative PCR tests from samples taken at least 24 hours apart.
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Either way, any player who is determined to have a new positive case from testing -- whether they have symptoms or not -- will not be allowed to participate in any exercise training for at least 10 days from either the positive test or the resolution of symptoms, if they have any.

Once a player has waited that minimum of 10 days, they then must spend two days working out by themselves, not interacting with anyone or participating in any team activities, wearing a mask at all times when at the facility -- whether they are working out or not -- and must participate in a cardiac screening. So any player who tests positive will have to miss a minimum of 12 days before they can return to play.

I'm not sure the specifics on players who are potentially exposed but never test positive, players who failed to properly contact trace, etc.

Contract tracing is a week.  The above is for a positive test. 

[Tr1boy]

If Fournier is out for 10 plus days. Trade could end up a disaster

Give up picks for a potential super short service rental

[blink]

If Fournier is out for 10 plus days. Trade could end up a disaster

Give up picks for a potential super short service rental

if he is out because he got covid it could be a lot longer than that

[Celtics2021]

What exactly are the Health and safety protocols? Is it that you test positive for Covid or is it suspected of having covid by exposure? Does it mean a month like it is for Romeo, who I'm starting to doubt even exists?

I agree that this is so nebulous and unclear.  So other people on here have stated that Romeo has covid, otherwise he would already be back with the team.  Has anyone ever confirmed that?

With Fournier, it really sucks, because of being down Theis and Kemba we have a shortage of good rotation players.  Hopefully he didn't get covid and this is just him isolating because of possible covid contact and he will be back in a few days.

Uggg nothing like having a great last game, and then more setbacks.

Having Covid is a medical condition, so obviously officially acknowledging it reveals personal medical information, and is up to players themselves whether they want to discuss it.  That said, exposure requires 7 days of quarantine, so it’s safe to assume that anyone in health and safety protocols for much more than a week has tested positive.  Obviously recovery is highly variable, so once you’re much beyond 10 days (what you’d need if you had very minor symptoms/no symptoms) it’s anyone’s guess as to when you’ll be back.

Here’s hoping Fournier merely came into contact with someone recently and is quarantining.

[blink]

What exactly are the Health and safety protocols? Is it that you test positive for Covid or is it suspected of having covid by exposure? Does it mean a month like it is for Romeo, who I'm starting to doubt even exists?

I agree that this is so nebulous and unclear.  So other people on here have stated that Romeo has covid, otherwise he would already be back with the team.  Has anyone ever confirmed that?

With Fournier, it really sucks, because of being down Theis and Kemba we have a shortage of good rotation players.  Hopefully he didn't get covid and this is just him isolating because of possible covid contact and he will be back in a few days.

Uggg nothing like having a great last game, and then more setbacks.

Having Covid is a medical condition, so obviously officially acknowledging it reveals personal medical information, and is up to players themselves whether they want to discuss it.  That said, exposure requires 7 days of quarantine, so it’s safe to assume that anyone in health and safety protocols for much more than a week has tested positive.  Obviously recovery is highly variable, so once you’re much beyond 10 days (what you’d need if you had very minor symptoms/no symptoms) it’s anyone’s guess as to when you’ll be back.

Here’s hoping Fournier merely came into contact with someone recently and is quarantining.

yeah I was going to mention the bolded part as well.  it is up to Romeo what he wants to disclose, but i guess it is surprising in this day and age when a pro athlete doesn't disclose it...

[Celtics2021]

It will be interesting if Fournier tested positive before or as part of any medical evaluation to consummate the trade.  If he did, the Celtics could theoretically void the trade or negotiate a change in draft picks.

Of course, with our luck he passed a physical yesterday and tested positive this morning.

[Goldstar88]

“News: 2 hours agoFournier won't play in Saturday's contest against the Thunder due to health and safety protocols, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Spin: Fournier will have to wait another day to make his Celtics' debut, as the guard is reportedly in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Fournier may have a chance to take the court Monday versus the Pelicans if all things go well. Across 26 games played so far this season, Fournier is averaging a career-high 19.7 points and 3.7 assists.”

[liam]

“News: 2 hours agoFournier won't play in Saturday's contest against the Thunder due to health and safety protocols, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Spin: Fournier will have to wait another day to make his Celtics' debut, as the guard is reportedly in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Fournier may have a chance to take the court Monday versus the Pelicans if all things go well. Across 26 games played so far this season, Fournier is averaging a career-high 19.7 points and 3.7 assists.”

TP for update!

[Goldstar88]

“News: 2 hours agoFournier won't play in Saturday's contest against the Thunder due to health and safety protocols, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Spin: Fournier will have to wait another day to make his Celtics' debut, as the guard is reportedly in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Fournier may have a chance to take the court Monday versus the Pelicans if all things go well. Across 26 games played so far this season, Fournier is averaging a career-high 19.7 points and 3.7 assists.”

TP for update!

Fingers crossed 

[ozgod]

Well this is the reality of the season, Covid is something that's affected all of us, not just these players. Teams have to deal with adversity. At least we haven't had Fournier play for us yet so we're not really missing anything 

[Rondo9]

Calm down everyone, you all make it sound like he's out for the season. Let's just hope it's exposure and not the fact that he actually has COVID.

[hwangjini_1]

If Fournier is out for 10 plus days. Trade could end up a disaster

Give up picks for a potential super short service rental

hyperbole reigns supreme!!!

i must be on celtics strong. 

[Ogaju]

Oh well gotta wait for the new toy

[Sophomore]

Why can’t we have nice things?