How clever! Ohio State University had all athletes sign a "pledge". Remember the hoopla the media had for the Trump campaign over the upcoming Tulsa rally and requiring rally goers to sign a waiver that they wouldn't sue if the contracted the virus? Well, Ohio State has basically acomplished the same thing by not being so straight forward and creating "The Buckeye Pledge".
[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]According to a report by The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State student-athletes were required to sign "the Buckeye Pledge", which asked them to take responsibility for their health and the well-being of their community.[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)] The document also warned athletes that although the university is following the coronavirus guidelines issued by the CDC and other experts to reduce the spread of infection, I can never be completely shielded from all risk of illness caused by COVID-19 or other infections.[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]In accordance with the Buckeye Pledge, Ohio State student-athletes must adhere to the following protocols: [/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]· submit to CoVID-19 testing[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]· report exposure to COVID-19[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]· disclose symptoms of the virus, including a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher[/COLOR][COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]· remain home if they feel sick
Athletic Director Gene Smith says the signed pledge, signed by athletes and their parents, is intended more for educational purposes than for it's liability, that's way it is called a pledge.
Pretty slick!
Also, Ohio State WILL NOT share coronavirus information concerning it's athletes.
Athletic Director Gene Smith says the signed pledge, signed by athletes and their parents, is intended more for educational purposes than for it's liability, that's way it is called a pledge.
Pretty slick!
Also, Ohio State WILL NOT share coronavirus information concerning it's athletes.
[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)]A spokesperson for the university told BuckeyesNow that "the university is not sharing cumulative information publicly as it could inadvertently identify specific individuals."[/COLOR]
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