LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky has completed its initial screening process for the football team and they are now participating in voluntary workouts.

 


What You Need To Know


  • 6 UK football players test positive for COVID-19 antibodies

  • 106 student-athletes cleared for participation

  • Volleyball and Men's basketball athletes return this month

 

Football student-athletes returned to campus on June 8 and 106 are cleared and working out. Of the 106, six athletes tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. They were all evaluated and eventually cleared to participate with the other athletes.

Now, all student-athletes and Athlete Development & Performance staff taking part in daily screenings which include temperature checks and a COVID-19 symptom questionnaire. 

Now that football players have phased into the campus, other sports teams will also begin coming back in June:

  • Volleyball – The first of two groups of volleyball student-athletes went through the initial screening process last week and were cleared to return to activity on Monday.
  • Men’s basketball – The initial screening process will begin for the men’s basketball team on June 28 with the return to activity planned for later that week.

The women’s soccer, men’s soccer and women’s basketball teams are scheduled to return in July. 

UK Athletics is following the recommendations outlined by the Southeastern Conference and the guidelines instituted by the University in planning its return to activity.

The only staff present at any voluntary workouts are Athlete Development & Performance staff essential for the safety of student-athletes, including strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and nutrition staff. All other staff, including coaches, will continue to work remotely.