New Proposal at Professional Baseball J.League Countermeasures Conference “Preliminary Inspection for Players” May 22, 19:10
A "Countermeasures Liaison Meeting" was held in which professional baseball and soccer J-Leagues discussed countermeasures against the new coronavirus, and experts indicated that it would be possible to hold games if there were no audience. , A new recommendation was made that included consideration of preliminary inspections for athletes.
The 8th Measures Liaison Meeting was held privately on the web, and representatives of the 12 professional baseball teams and J.League directors heard opinions from infectious disease experts.
At the conference after the meeting, Prof. Mitsuo Kaku of Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University said that opening and resuming the season would be premised on the cancellation of the emergency declaration in all prefectures. We can't make a clear statement, but we are in a situation where we can hold it when we see the current infection situation. "
In addition, a new recommendation was made by the expert team, and
▽ Considering the athletes and team members to perform any test such as PCR test, antigen test, antibody test in advance,
▽ For the time being, there is no audience Held,
▽ Because athletes are reported to have reduced physical strength and immune function after the match, special rules should be applied to reduce the burden, and necessary rest should be taken even if there are no symptoms such as fever. I asked you to.
Commissioner Saito Atsushi Saito said, “I would like to do it if I can do a preliminary inspection. I hope that the players and staff will be able to start the inspection as much as possible,” he said.
Ms. Murai Chairman of the J-League will also discuss with related organizations that “In Germany, PCR testing is performed on all athletes. Since it is a competition with intense contact, I would like to inspect the J-League if possible.” Was shown.