Chiefs doctor says players are screened for Covid-19 symptoms daily

Kaizer Chiefs team doctor Hashendra Ramjee has explained that players and staff are constantly in communication during lockdown.

Ramjee says players and staff are supported via online and phone conversations to ensure that everyone is both physically and mentally coping with the current Covid-19 pandemic.

The Chiefs doctor also revealed that preparations are already being made for when normal training resumes.

"The players and technical staff all provide us with daily feedback regarding symptom screening via WhatsApp. We connect individually via telephone if there are any individual aspects that we need to manage," the doctor told the club's official website.

"We have also been monitoring our players' psychological well-being during this challenging time. We join the weekly technical team online meetings.

"And as earlier mentioned, we connect with players daily via WhatsApp. One of the things that we do regularly is speaking to the players regarding medical care, when needed.

"The medical team (including physios), sports science department, technical team and club management have been planning for various training scenarios for when we are permitted back to train at the Chiefs Village, including plans for post-lockdown.

"We have also been involved in advising the club regarding policies and protocols for everyone in the organisation."

- TEAMtalk media