The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Jan. 7 released new COVID-19 guidance for winter sports to update its definition of “fully vaccinated” to recognize natural immunity from previous coronavirus infection as well as vaccinations and boosters.
“For purposes of the winter guidelines, the NCAA’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group has developed a definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ that considers both vaccination status and other immunity factors that may impact risks for Tier 1 individuals, including student-athletes and coaches,” the guidance reads.
