The NFL issued new steering Monday for its operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, most notably making it a requirement for gamers to put on masks on the sideline until they’ve their helmet on and are getting ready to enter the sport.
The brand new protocols will take impact when Week 12 begins Thursday and are backed by the specter of self-discipline for failure to conform.
They embrace:
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Gamers who “aren’t substituting or getting ready to enter the sector of play and aren’t carrying their helmets shall be required to put on a masks or double-layered gaiter” whereas on the sideline, in response to a memo despatched to groups.
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Coaches who name performs will not have the choice to put on solely a face protect. As a substitute, they need to put on a face masks or double-layered gaiter along with the face protect.
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Golf equipment are required to implement the masks guidelines, and the memo provides: “Violations by gamers and/or employees will lead to accountability measures being imposed by the membership.” The league recommends every group designate one or two employees members to make sure compliance on the sideline.
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The utmost variety of gamers who can journey has been decreased to 62.
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Entry to membership services has been decreased. A complete of 70 folks may be designated as important soccer personnel. One other 25 may be named important help personnel however can haven’t any contact or interplay with important soccer personnel. As much as 5 medical service workers may be designated for entry.
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Media entry shall be restricted. A complete of 15 group and impartial members of the media can cowl outside practices, however impartial reporters “might not enter membership facility (together with the apply bubble).” As much as 5 team-affiliated media members can cowl indoor practices.
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Gamers and employees shall be allowed to work together “briefly” after video games however then should promptly return to their locker room.
Confirmed constructive assessments amongst NFL gamers and employees have elevated alongside the rise in neighborhood unfold throughout the nation. A complete of 108 assessments have returned constructive up to now two testing durations, in comparison with 146 within the earlier 11 durations.
