Ufc 249: Ringside Doctors Back off Call for Combat Sports Ban as Jacksonville Date Nears
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
“Many athletic commissions, organisations and promotors are developing new guidelines to limit exposure to all involved at events, including athletes, their teams, commission personnel and support staff.”
Sports worldwide have been shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
“Combat sports event procedures regarding Covid-19 precautions should be actively developed, regularly reviewed and modified based on the evolving knowledge and scientific evidence put forth by public health authorities,” the ARP said.
“These guidelines should also involve local and regional public health officials as well as infectious disease experts and epidemiologists.”
An executive order last month from Florida governor Ron DeSantis opened the door to hosting UFC events by giving essential services status to “employees at a professional sports and media production with a national audience ... if the location is closed to the general public.”
Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry called the UFC event plan, including health safeguards, a “safe and sensible” one.
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