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Dr. Glenn Copeland, noted medical director, believes NBA can mitigate risks inside Orlando bubble

The NBA is planning to implement extensive precautions in Orlando, Florida next month to ensure that their athletes and staff will be housed in the safest possible environment. Several of the most notable scientists and doctors in America, including Dr. Fauci, have applauded the proposed safety guidelines and protocols which will track and hopefully stop the spread of Covid-19 within the Walt Disney environment.

While it’s expected a number of athletes may contract the disease, the NBA is confident it can sequester them and eliminate their symptoms before further spread of the virus.

To answer this question and more, we asked Covid-expert Dr.