Case report: assessing COVID-19 transmission in professional volleyball in Germany, September to December 2020: an epidemiological study
Abstract: Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic poses extraordinary challenges in all fields of daily life. The WHO recommended social distancing guidelines and person-to-person contact was strongly discouraged to contain transmission. Team-based sports were questioned and widely debated. However, there is a lack of available evidence on the risk of in-game SARS-CoV-2 transmission. We aim to derive new insights regarding the risk of SARS-CoV2 infection during team sports and provide current opinion on how to behave during training and competition.
Methods: We report on six competitive male volleyball players (national level) of the same team who were infected with COVID-19. The mode of transmission and potential virus spreading within the team was investigated. The entire course of infection was documented by detailed medical history of the players and RT-PCR tests confirmed suspected infections. Serological testing was performed to establish the antibody status of the team.
Results: The investigation did not show strong evidence of viral transmission within the team during sporting activities. Only two players with PCR-proven infection hat detectable antibodies in two antibody assays.
Conclusion: Private and social gatherings can spread infection into team sports. Clearly defined test strategies and strict adherence to standard COVID-19 hygiene guidelines during sports seasons cannot be overemphasized
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
- Anmerkungen
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Frontiers in sports and active living. - 4 (2022) , 827005, ISSN: 2624-9367
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Veröffentlichung
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Freiburg
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Universität
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2022
- DOI
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10.3389/fspor.2022.827005
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urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-2283346
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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25.03.2025, 13:47 MEZ
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