NBA is now able to test asymptomatic players or staff for COVID-19
League is also seeking to fund a study that will support validation of saliva-based tests.
The NBA has informed teams that they are now able to conduct coronavirus testing of asymptomatic players/staff given increase in testing and revised CDC guidelines, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The NBA is also seeking to fund a Yale School of Public Health study that will support validation of saliva-based coronavirus test and could further availability of cost-effective/noninvasive/rapid test to the general population.