The NBA on Friday denied Golden State Warriors Andrew Wiggins’ request for a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccinations. With this, he is prevented from acting for the team at games in San Francisco, the franchise’s headquarters in the United States.
The American League release said, “The NBA has reviewed and denied Andrew Wiggins’ request for a religious exemption from the San Francisco Department of Public Health order for all participants of 12 years of age and older at major gymnasium events.” Covid-19 vaccination is needed.” “Wiggins will not be able to play the Warriors’ home matches until he meets the city’s vaccination requirements,” he said.
The same restriction applies to New York. The New York Knicks already stated that all players on the team were vaccinated and, therefore, are free to take action. The Brooklyn Nets haven’t officially positioned themselves, but according to information from the US press, there’s an irresistible player in the cast, including star Kyrie Irving.
The NBA doesn’t require players to have vaccines to play next season, as tests are done frequently, but that can’t stop San Francisco and New York from enforcing local rules on the new coronavirus. Currently, 90% of players are fully vaccinated.
The rule does not apply to other professionals who will be working in the regular session starting October 19. Technical committee members, directors, referees, gymnasium staff and the press are required to prove that they have been vaccinated to work.
