The National Football League and its players’ association have agreed to end the league’s COVID-19 protocols, according to an internal note obtained by CBS News on Thursday. Immediately, players will no longer have to follow the rules implemented at the start of the pandemic, making the NFL one of the first major sports leagues to abandon its COVID-19 protocols.
The note, sent to all NFL teams and staff, cited “encouraging trends in the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, the evolving guidelines of the CDC, changes in state law, and advice.” of our respective experts “as reasons for change. .
Teams have yet to follow the current restrictions on their status, but the league has said it will no longer enforce the main provisions of its COVID-19 protocol, including testing, use of masks, COVID-19 signaling, and insulation and capacity limits of rooms. The move comes as states continue to see declining trends in COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates.
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Players who are positive will still have to notify their teams, but will only need to isolate themselves during the five days recommended by the CDC. Teams will also need to maintain a space at their club’s facilities for 10 “Table Docks”, where players can go if they report symptoms and need a COVID-19 test.
“We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of players, coaches and staff, as we did during the pandemic,” the NFL Board of Directors said in a statement to CBS News. “If there is any reason to re-enforce aspects of the protocols or take other action, we will work closely with clubs, the NFLPA and our respective experts, and local, state and federal public health officials to continue to safeguard the health of the public. NFL. “
Both the NFL 2020 and 2021 seasons were held without a single game canceled due to COVID-19, but there were several. adjourned. During the release of the Omicron variant a few months ago, NFL officials highlighted its focus on targeting the CDC and other health experts as the timing of the schedule changes.
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