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No matter how careful you think you might be, there is still a chance of contracting COVID-19 during this pandemic. One person that’s recently learned this the hard way is WSOP broadcaster Norman Chad.

Chad announced via Twitter on Monday that he has contracted COVID and will be quarantined for the next 14 days. He becomes the latest member of the poker community to contract the virus, reminding us that anyone can be infected.

Norman Chad Has COVID-19

In a bit of a surprise announcement on Monday, long-time WSOP broadcaster Norman Chad announced that he has contracted COVID-19. He made the announcement via Twitter and jokingly blamed his dog Blue for giving him the virus.

He stated during the announcement that he is having headaches, a cough, and is extremely tired. Also, he will be quarantined for the next 14 days as he battles the virus. During the announcement, his dog was clearly trying to cheer him up, something he will surely appreciate. You can see the announcement below:

On Tuesday, Chad provided another health update. He said that he is still having the same headache and that it is pretty severe. Like before, Blue is trying to cheer up Chad.

Chad Joins a Growing List That’s Contracted COVID in the Poker World

Norman Chad is not the first high-profile member of the poker community to contract COVID-19. Back in March, David “Doc” Sands was the first notable pro to announce that they’ve contracted the virus.

The high stakes superstar did not have the typical symptoms of COVID and his doctor initially did not test him. However, after self-isolating and continuing to have symptoms, a second doctor did the test.

Sands is not the only high profile name to get the virus. WPT champion and two-time WSOP bracelet winner Andy Frankenberger has also contracted COVID.

It is unknown at this time how many poker pros have come down with the virus, especially considering that some continued to play in high stakes poker tournaments around the world after many countries started locking down their citizens.

Chad Diagnosis Should Be Wakeup Call to Community

Norman Chad is not a professional poker player. He is a reporter and broadcaster who plays poker recreationally. If he is able to contract the virus, then poker players need to be extra vigilant in protecting themselves from the virus.

While many think that going back to playing live poker is a good idea, COVID cases continue to rise around the world, especially in the United States. Since there are a number of people out there who are not being responsible in protecting others, we need to take extra measures to protect ourselves.

I’ve already stated that I will not be playing live poker for the rest of the year and I limit my public interaction as much as possible. Masks are a must, whether you think they are necessary or not. Hand sanitizer is also a must.

There are plenty of online poker options available, meaning you do not have to risk exposure by playing at live casinos. Until this pandemic is resolved, the +EV play is to either play online or just abstain from playing.

This is especially true if you have any pre-existing health problems, are around people with vulnerable immune systems, or the elderly. I help take care of an elderly father, and I wouldn’t think of putting myself at risk by playing live poker, and you should consider the same.

Online poker is a viable option for many. If it is not, taking a break is a better option than risking your health in a pandemic. Take the time to read some poker books, take a training course, or work on your poker game in other ways. Those carry greater +EV than playing short-handed poker in live casinos during a pandemic.

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