As Nippon Professional Baseball and the J. League work toward their respective seasons, the two pro circuits heard suggestions, which included a need for regular COVID-19 testing, from the medical panel they’ve been consulting with during the ninth meeting of their joint task force on Monday.
Having already announced the top-flight season would resume on July 4, preceded by the second and third divisions on June 27, the J. League has already decided to administer PCR tests to its players, coaches and team officials every two weeks. NPB is also planning to test on a regular basis, as recommended by the panel.
The leagues were also advised to have emergency procedures in place so athletes who feel sick can be tested immediately.