Covid 19 pandemic has caused global devastation and over 200 million infections and around 4 million deaths [1]. The response has led to the closure of international and internal borders. Concerns around further waves of infection has led to the establishment of strict biosecurity/quarantine hubs in repurposed facilities before, during and after competition. The psychological impact of biosecurity hubs on athletes and support staff are poorly understood and concerning. Emerging reports from clinicians who have provided clinical care to athletes in such hubs indicate that they have led to significant mental distress for many athletes due to unfamiliarity and a lack of specialist services to screen, detect and manage those with pre existing mental illness or for those who develop new symptoms.
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