OLYMPIA – With a multi-county COVID-19 outbreak linked to high school wrestling tournaments, the state Department of Health has added new safety measures for school sports. An estimated 200 virus cases have been traced to tournaments held earlier this month [December], and health officials confirmed at least three of the cases are the omicron variant. Beginning immediately all athletes, coaches, trainers and support staff will be required to be tested for the virus three times per week.
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