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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Isn't constant testing and being in a bubble with others who are constantly tested safer than not being tested?
I agree there is a non zero chance that players could bring the virus home if the tests are not accurate. Compare that to the risk of living at home, getting groceries, takeout occasionally, pumping gas etc and never being tested unless you display symptoms.
The positive tests you are seeing from NHL players have all occurred while living outside this "bubble". Let's compare to the positive testing rates while inside it.
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Staying home with your family is much safer.
Testing discovers who HAS it, it doesn't deter them from getting it. If someone in the bubble has it, they expose others BEFORE they know they have it. This is not difficult to understand.
Also, I think people are being misled a bit by the word bubble. Bubble implies no entry or exit. But that isn't the case - there are people needing to enter and exit the bubble regularly (for food delivery, etc). Servicing 600 team personnel plus all the support personnel requires a great deal.
The 'bubble' will not be a zero-risk environment.