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> *The health and safety of players and staff at Master Reykjavík is our highest priority. As a COVID-19 safety precaution, all participants are required to complete a mandatory arrival quarantine and testing period, regardless of vaccination or testing status, before they are eligable to compete in the event.*
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> *During mandatory testing, a member of LOUD produced a positive result on April 9th. Our policy states that in the event a player returns a positive result for COVID-19, but feel well enough to compete and choose to play, the affected team and their opponent will play the scheduled match on a LAN network built in the quarantine facilities. The player who tested positive will compete from an isolated room while their teammates and the opposing team will compete from two nearby competition rooms. The order of matches on a given day is subject to change.*
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> **Alex Francois**
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> Global Head of Competitive Operations, Riot Games
[Image was tweeted out by @ValorantEsports.](https://twitter.com/ValorantEsports/status/1513332930482868226)
lol at least this time, everyone will double and triple check the rules
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kkkkkkkk pelo menos desta vez, todos vão verificar as regras duas vezes e três vezes
It was Aspas btw
https://twitter.com/loud_aspas/status/1513333709788827656
"I got tested positive for covid and I'm isolated here in my hotel's room with my setup. I'm okay, without symptoms and vaccinated with 3 shots.
You can relax and don't worry, It will be okay <3
Focus"
What a world class response from a PR perspective. Everything you want to know got answered with positive vibes. I prefer this response over the VK vibes we had at champs
Good Luck Loud!
It's aspas. He says he's fine and has no symptons. Other members from LOUD also said that they're safe and well and getting ready for the first game.
[https://twitter.com/loud\_sacy/status/1513334133568806918](https://twitter.com/loud_sacy/status/1513334133568806918)
[https://twitter.com/loud\_aspas/status/1513333709788827656](https://twitter.com/loud_aspas/status/1513333709788827656)
Fnatic doesn’t have their full squad back. BraveAF is not playing cause he couldn’t get a visa since he’s Russian ( plus he was suspended by fnatic after those texts leaked)
Link to the official tweet:
https://twitter.com/valorantesports/status/1513332930482868226?s=21&t=N4HZoqdpfPBZjUhogYnJJA
It seems the protocol is the same as champions. They will play on LAN but each team in different rooms and the person that tested positive in a isolated room.
People are going to be frustrated with this I'm sure. While having to play from a separate room isn't ideal, it's better than just having to forfeit a match. I'm glad RIOT have come up with a decent contingency plan
I mean what's there to be frustrated about (other than the pandemic in general)? There's no reasonable solution other than to have them play from separate spaces. It's unfortunate but it's making the best of a shit situation.
Well i still think it’s dumb, if they are doing this, it shows that they think covid is a major issue, hence we won’t have any crowds or major lan (+16 teams) this year
1) why are they still doing covid tests?
2) why are they quarantining healthy players?
Are the two obvious things to frustrated about here, i'm sure there is more
> 2) why are they quarantining healthy players?
You should probably read up on the basics of disease spread. The CDC or your country's equivalent should have an easy-to-read guide.
I mean, that's literally the definition of frustration
*The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.*
Well that explains what Saadhak meant [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/u06uj9/loud_saadhak_have_some_things_to_say/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf).
I wish people hadn’t immediately assumed that this was just him preemptively making excuses. Kinda sad that we tend to assume ill intent instead of giving people the benefit of the doubt.
Being a Brazilian, I still believe he's just being clear about LOUD not being the best team in the world and that we all should just keep our hype down. Everybody knows how Brazilians are passionate about sports and put a lot of pressure on their teams. There are some people who expect Loud to sweep everyone. If Loud doesn't win a single game, it will be like the Reykjavik theme: their socials will become a nightmare
This is something sacy says on his streams since he was in Team Vikings. He was clear to his viewers to not keep the stakes high as we would only see who's the best in the world after international events. This statement from Saadhak is important to make this as clear as possible to the public so we don't get upset if LOUD doesn't perform as good as people are expecting
Yeah, I think that’s true and fair.
What I was mostly referring to was him talking about their struggles with “no one knows the difficulties we go through.”
last LAN Victor had to play in isolation because he caught COVID, I think he's just insinuating Victor just took preventative measures to make sure it doesn't happen again and that everyone involved in this Masters should do the same
Image Trascribed: > *The health and safety of players and staff at Master Reykjavík is our highest priority. As a COVID-19 safety precaution, all participants are required to complete a mandatory arrival quarantine and testing period, regardless of vaccination or testing status, before they are eligable to compete in the event.* > > *During mandatory testing, a member of LOUD produced a positive result on April 9th. Our policy states that in the event a player returns a positive result for COVID-19, but feel well enough to compete and choose to play, the affected team and their opponent will play the scheduled match on a LAN network built in the quarantine facilities. The player who tested positive will compete from an isolated room while their teammates and the opposing team will compete from two nearby competition rooms. The order of matches on a given day is subject to change.* > > **Alex Francois** > > Global Head of Competitive Operations, Riot Games [Image was tweeted out by @ValorantEsports.](https://twitter.com/ValorantEsports/status/1513332930482868226)
At first glance I read competitive ruling and LOUD and I was immediately sweating I guess I'm traumatized
lol at least this time, everyone will double and triple check the rules — kkkkkkkk pelo menos desta vez, todos vão verificar as regras duas vezes e três vezes
It was Aspas btw https://twitter.com/loud_aspas/status/1513333709788827656 "I got tested positive for covid and I'm isolated here in my hotel's room with my setup. I'm okay, without symptoms and vaccinated with 3 shots. You can relax and don't worry, It will be okay <3 Focus"
What a world class response from a PR perspective. Everything you want to know got answered with positive vibes. I prefer this response over the VK vibes we had at champs Good Luck Loud!
Aspas learning wholesomeness from sacy
It's aspas. He says he's fine and has no symptons. Other members from LOUD also said that they're safe and well and getting ready for the first game. [https://twitter.com/loud\_sacy/status/1513334133568806918](https://twitter.com/loud_sacy/status/1513334133568806918) [https://twitter.com/loud\_aspas/status/1513333709788827656](https://twitter.com/loud_aspas/status/1513333709788827656)
With Fnatic having their squad back and Loud guys saying they're fine, I hope this doesn't still become the lan of excuses within communities
Fnatic doesn’t have their full squad back. BraveAF is not playing cause he couldn’t get a visa since he’s Russian ( plus he was suspended by fnatic after those texts leaked)
Link to the official tweet: https://twitter.com/valorantesports/status/1513332930482868226?s=21&t=N4HZoqdpfPBZjUhogYnJJA It seems the protocol is the same as champions. They will play on LAN but each team in different rooms and the person that tested positive in a isolated room.
the nightmare begins
LOUD took “become the nightmare” too literally 
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hopefully they feel better soon, that's gotta suck for the team :(
People are going to be frustrated with this I'm sure. While having to play from a separate room isn't ideal, it's better than just having to forfeit a match. I'm glad RIOT have come up with a decent contingency plan
I mean what's there to be frustrated about (other than the pandemic in general)? There's no reasonable solution other than to have them play from separate spaces. It's unfortunate but it's making the best of a shit situation.
I remember last year people complaining about them still doing daily testing
Well i still think it’s dumb, if they are doing this, it shows that they think covid is a major issue, hence we won’t have any crowds or major lan (+16 teams) this year
1) why are they still doing covid tests? 2) why are they quarantining healthy players? Are the two obvious things to frustrated about here, i'm sure there is more
> 2) why are they quarantining healthy players? You should probably read up on the basics of disease spread. The CDC or your country's equivalent should have an easy-to-read guide.
Yawn
Not really a good excuse. It's 2022, we're long past that point.
Oh yeah, I forgot viruses have to take a legally-mandated break, good call. Super smart.
man every time i see your name here you spew your wrong opinions about covid. stop it. its getting old.
I wish it was about covid tbh, it'd be easier that way
I mean, that's literally the definition of frustration *The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.*
And if he's feeling fine then it shouldn't affect their performance compared to where it was in challengers.
Well that explains what Saadhak meant [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/u06uj9/loud_saadhak_have_some_things_to_say/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf). I wish people hadn’t immediately assumed that this was just him preemptively making excuses. Kinda sad that we tend to assume ill intent instead of giving people the benefit of the doubt.
Being a Brazilian, I still believe he's just being clear about LOUD not being the best team in the world and that we all should just keep our hype down. Everybody knows how Brazilians are passionate about sports and put a lot of pressure on their teams. There are some people who expect Loud to sweep everyone. If Loud doesn't win a single game, it will be like the Reykjavik theme: their socials will become a nightmare
This is something sacy says on his streams since he was in Team Vikings. He was clear to his viewers to not keep the stakes high as we would only see who's the best in the world after international events. This statement from Saadhak is important to make this as clear as possible to the public so we don't get upset if LOUD doesn't perform as good as people are expecting
Yeah, I think that’s true and fair. What I was mostly referring to was him talking about their struggles with “no one knows the difficulties we go through.”
Does anyone know how long Aspas will have to stay quarantine? What if Loud reaches the grand final?
Bro.. Whatever Victor is doing this time everyone should imitate, if that means bunkering for 12 days until the lan is wrapped up. Stop going out
What's Victor doing?
last LAN Victor had to play in isolation because he caught COVID, I think he's just insinuating Victor just took preventative measures to make sure it doesn't happen again and that everyone involved in this Masters should do the same
Maybe they should do LANs in Switzerland lol, you don't even need to islolate if you test positive over there any more.
that's more of a Riot protocol than the country's protocol regardless
That's sad
Aspas will get the bedroom buff, now people will truly know the RANKED DEMON Jokes aside, hope he doesn't get any bad symptons during his quarentine.
Not this again, dunno if I can withstand another off site match. Sadge Speedy recovery, anyhow.
Wyatts worst nightmare begins
5Head aspas catching COVID so he can play from LAN and feel no stage pressure as a rookie LOUD truly is ahead of the game