New LA County rules for youth sports–while schools deemphasize ACADEMIC tests, new rules mean more COVID tests.

That means weekly COVID-19 tests will again be required for sports considered moderate or high-risk. That includes baseball, basketball, football, hockey, martial arts, cheerleading and a host of other activities. The new guidance also mandates that young athletes are required to wear face coverings when engaged in any physical activity indoors. Athletes in water sports can remove their masks while they’re in the water.