Adult athlete seeking to RTP after recovery from COVID-19 illness or following positive test

This flow chart outlines initial medical screening for return to play following COVID-19 illness. It is intended primarily for older adolescent (eg, high school) athletes, recreational and elite adult athletes, tactical personnel, and heavy occupational laborers. Athletes with high-risk comorbidities and those seeking to return to elite, professional levels of competition may need more extensive clinical evaluation than is outlined here.