Officials had previously considered the possibility of extending the season into as late as December, but that idea has been scraped and now there is strong sentiment that the World Series must conclude by the first week of November.
“The story of the virus, infectious diseases and entomology is that there is usually a second wave," Copeland said."The numbers drop lower and lower in the summer months, it’s less contagious, and people out there get lulled into the second that social distancing isn’t necessary and other precautions aren’t being taken. And then whamo! You’re hit with that second wave.
The owners say this is why they’re seeking a 50% revenue-sharing agreement with the players for this year, asking them to share the risk of COVID-19 shutting down the sport at any time. MLB has to convince the union and its players they’ll be protected before economic proposals are even discussed. Coleman, whose company has consulted with at least 20 teams in the MLB, NHL and NBA, says they advise that every player should be tested every day upon entering ballparks or arenas. He recommends a daily nasal swab, blood tests, taking temperatures and answering a few questions. Even if a player has so much as a sore throat, he would be quarantined for 24 hours.
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