Another problem with testing every day: players will probably be contagious for 2 or 3 days before they test positive.
From this site: [
www.cbc.ca]
How soon after exposure and infection can you reliably expect a positive nasal swab test?
Unfortunately, there isn't a set number of days.
And you can only really count on a positive test if you have symptoms, according Dr. Matthew Cheng, a microbiologist and infectious disease specialist at the McGill University Health Centre.
... and from this site: [
www.health.harvard.edu]
A person with COVID-19 may be contagious 48 to 72 hours before starting to experience symptoms.
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