Table 1.

Measures to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Athletes

Avoid unnecessary contact with infected people or surfaces

Wear a mask whenever outside or in contact with an infected person

Monitor temperature daily before practice

Frequently wash hands

Cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Safely discard used tissue paper

Properly cover foods before serving

Use individual cutlery, cups, and dishes

Avoid steam and vapor-rich environments, such as changing rooms

Avoid traveling in closed-environment collective vehicles

Shower before (in contact sports) and after training or competitions

Change and launder clothing used in daily training

Disinfect equipment and training surfaces with diluted bleach before and after each utilization

Clean any minor abrasions with water and soap before applying antiseptic solution and bandages