NEW YORK (AP) – WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes the measures that the league has taken to ensure the players are safe as they work toward their season have been effective.
Engelbert said on a conference call Wednesday that there were two positive tests for the coronavirus when the players and staff first arrived on July 6 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. There have been none since.
“Knock on wood every day, but things are stable here,” Engelbert said. “So far, the plan and the protocols are working. Wearing masks, washing hands, daily temperature checks.”
Engelbert, who just finished her first year as the league’s commissioner, said that she is confident the WNBA will have a successful season and make it through the playoffs in October.
“Again, I’m not superstitious, but the more I talk about how well things are going, I do get a little nervous. But I’m very confident right now.” she said.