After a Rise in COVID-19 Cases, California’s High School Cancels Its Football Game

Covid and its outbreak is a concerning situation for all. If we don’t take preventive measures, Covid can spread really quickly. Santa Paula High School cancelled its upcoming football matches because of the COVID-19 outbreak. More than half a dozen players on the team have symptoms of Covid. Because of this, the team management had to take a tough call. However, canceling matches is never a good choice, but the health of the players is of utmost importance.

Santa Paula High School and La Canada High School scheduled a match for Friday. However, due to safety reasons, Santa Paula decided to call off the match. Twenty of the players have tested positive along with the cheerleading squad. Among the twenty players, a few of them are a part of the major team. As a result, the coaching staff felt it’s better to call off the match rather than play with an unfit team.

Prevention is always better than cure

The decision to cancel the game has not gone well with many parents. However, it is important to ensure the safety of the players. COVID-19 virus can affect the health of an individual and can lead to serious health conditions. The decision also affected the students of Santa Paula High School. The players feel that they will lose the momentum despite leading 3-0 on the Citrus Coast Standings. Gaining momentum after a break can be tough, but at the current moment, safety of the players is more important. Parents also need to support the decision rather than being frustrated.

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Not only Santa Paula High School but other schools have also cancelled their games because of Covid outbreak. “We’ve had two high schools that have had to cancel football games,” Levin said. There has been a sudden increase in the number of cases in the region.

Covid cases need to be handled with precaution

COVID-19 can change lives in an instant without much warning. The virus is so deadly that it can spread rapidly in a very short time. Irrespective of age, this virus can affect anyone. Whether, you are an athlete, or a young person, it doesn’t really matter. It will affect you if taken casually. Thus, everyone should take precautions when dealing with all cases. The players can play football matches, but everyone should prioritize their safety first. Santa Paula High School has taken a crucial step by deciding to call off the game.

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