Coach Root, I understand what you're saying and respect your opinion. Without naming any names, we have already seen what happens when a wrestler practices in a group setting with COVID. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The kid that tested positive had a fever for less than 12 hours and, other than a positive test result, no other issues or symptoms. No one else in the room contracted the virus, at least not to the point of showing any symptoms. The end result would have been worse if the kid came to practice with basically any other contagious condition (common cold, flu, strep throat, ringworm, etc.).
My 2 cents:
- By all means we should safeguard the elderly and immuno compromised, but COVID-19's low risks to children and healthy adults aren't even worth making a trip to Walgreens for a vaccine.
- There should be no concern for legal liability because it is impossible to show causation. For example, Kroger, Home Depot, etc. don't have to worry about losing a COVID-19 lawsuit because no one can prove how/where they contracted a virus. The places that do need to worry (e.g., hospitals and nursing homes where patients haven't left a room or building) are lobbying for protection from lawsuits.
- The kids should be back in school and parents should be able to exercise personal freedoms of choice.
- I hope the silent majority agrees with me.