Returning to Athletic Activities After a Positive COVID Test

Updated: May 13, 2022

What is the process?
  • If you have experiences mild COVID symptoms, it is recommended that you call your PCP and schedule an appointment to obtain a Clearance Note for Physical Activity (your doctor will know what this is).
  • If you have experienced moderate or severe COVID symptoms, you are required to call your PCP and schedule an appointment to obtain a Clearance Note for Physical Activity (your doctor will know what this is).
  • Your Clearance Note for Physical Activity must:
    • Be in writing
    • Outline the your return-to-athletic-activity timeline and any required progression steps
  • Provide your Clearance Note for Physical Activity to NYA Athletic Trainer, Heather Dean, via email, hard copy of the original note, or fax: 207-846-8829.
  • You should connect with Heather Dean to review your specific return-to-play timeline. You can do this in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
  • You should notify your coach about your return-to-activity timeline.
  • Once all your steps are completed in accordance with your PCP’s plan, you will be cleared to return to athletic activity.
Notes:
  • Day of positive test = day zero.
  • For returning to class, follow this timeline.