The Professional American Football League (NFL) has decided to suspend its Covid-19 protocol, including mandatory testing, wearing masks and tracing contact cases, according to a memo sent to teams and obtained by several media.
«Based on encouraging current trends, evolving Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, changes in state law, and advice from our respective experts, the NFL and the Players Union (NFLPA) have agreed to suspend all aspects of the Covid-19 protocols, effective immediately“, reads the memo.
Among the scrapped measures are mandatory testing for players and staff, regardless of their vaccination status. Ditto for wearing a mask, subject to local regulations.
«We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of players, coaches and staff, as we have done throughout the pandemic. If there is a need to reimpose aspects of the protocols or take other action, we will work closely with the clubs, the NFLPA and our respective experts, as well as local, state and federal health officials. public in this sense“, is it added.
The NFL, which is the first professional sports league to suspend its Covid protocols, clarified that it will continue to comply with local and state regulations intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
«All individuals should continue to be monitored daily for symptoms before entering club facilities“, However, urged the League, recalling that anyone who tested positive must isolate themselves for the next five days.
