Berry is qualified to discuss the safety protocols the Naval Academy Athletic Association has implemented for the return of sports during a coronavirus pandemic. Navy’s associate athletic director for sports medicine is not an expert on COVID-19, although he learns more and more about the highly contagious disease every day.
“There is a reason this is called a novel coronavirus,” said Berry, emphasizing the word novel. “We know some interesting aspects, but it’s still a new virus we are learning how to dance with, if you will.”
Naval Academy officials mobilized to combat coronavirus as soon as it landed on their doorstep.