INFECTIVITY

• The virus is highly contagious
• Incubation period (time from exposure to symptoms) ~ 5 - 14 days
• Can be infectious 2-3 days before symptoms develop

• Density quotient of 1 person per 4m2 = total area divided by 4
• Stay away if unwell > get tested
• Self isolation for 14 days if exposed to the virus

DIRECT CONTACT

• Droplets fly out of our mouths / nose when we cough, sneeze or speak
• Droplets can potentially be propelled to approx. 2metres
• Droplets are then directly inhaled by people close by

• No direct close contact
• 1.5m distancing
• Personal hygiene measures when coughing / sneezing

INDIRECT CONTACT

• Droplets land on a surface and we pick them up on our hands and then touch our face
• Droplets are transferred to an infected person’s hands when they touch their face and then to you when you shake their hand / hug etc

• Surface disinfection including balls
• Hand and face hygiene
• Consider: ball handling, changing bibs, sharing whistles, towels, drink bottles, sunscreen, phones, food
• Consider when touching door handles, handrails, tables, cups, electronic devices, pens, toys, phones, light switches

OTHER

*inconclusive evidence

Airborne: particles remain in the air for periods of time and then inhaled

• *Faecal-Oral: the virus is excreted in faeces
• *Blood
• *Mother to Baby transmission in utero or via breast milk
• *Animal contact (pets)

• Facemasks now considered necessary
• Gloves not considered necessary (can increase transmission risk)

SEVERITY

• Mild 81%
• Severe 14%
• Critical 5%

Co-morbidities = Vulnerable 

• Immunocompromising conditions / medications
• Heart disease / Stroke / Unstable Diabetes / Hypertension / Obesity / Smoking
• Chronic lung / kidney / liver disease
• Cancer
• Age / Dementia / frailty
• Alcohol & drug dependency
• Homeless / public housing / residential facilities

Vulnerable participants:

• Discuss personal safety with relevant medical specialist
•  “Opt in” participation
• Consider a delay a return to netball or a graded return
• Strict social distancing measures
• Note: not just players, includes team personnel, admin