Hazard High School has decided to continue with limited football workouts despite a player testing positive for COVID-19 this week.
Several other programs around the state have suspended workouts for two weeks due to potential exposure to coronavirus.
Here is a statement from Hazard Principal Happy Mobelini (via WYMT.com):
“On July the 7th 2020, we received notification that one of our student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 we immediately notified the Kentucky river health department After meeting with officials with from KRADD and discussing our current procedures discussing our current procedures utilize for summer athletic workouts we’re advised to closely monitor other student-athletes for symptoms we were informed that there is a low risk of transmission to other team members we will continue to follow all recommendations from KRDHD to ensure all coaches and student-athletes remain safe and healthy.