The NFL enforces stricter COVID-19 protocols for holidays

The league was horrified by an increase in positive cases across the United States, and celebrations took place in the weeks that followed

with approximation Thanksgiving Day and cases out COVID-19 rises again in the country, and NFL It released a memo to its teams Tuesday night detailing changes to their protocols by COVID-19Including Mandatory tests for all players and staff On Mondays and Wednesdays after the celebration, the wearing of face masks is mandatory for all players and staff inside the facilities from November 25 to December 1.

The note of which he obtained a copy ESPN, also sets new requirements for surveillance cameras in club facilities, with the aim of implementing protocols COVID-19. The statement indicated that the league was “periodically reviewing surveillance videos at the club’s facilities to ensure compliance with protocols. Disciplinary measures have been imposed against individual players and teams, as appropriate.”

From November 29, all teams will be in NFL They will be required to install video cameras in gyms and cafeterias, including outdoor gyms or bubble exercise. Teams must keep video from those cameras for 30 days in case the league asks for it to be reviewed for the purpose of determining whether people are following mask standards at the pools.

The note seems to be particularly upset with Thanksgiving Day. It indicates that the difference NFL “Show the Car Tests” to friends and family who will be visiting, employees or players for the party. “Such tests should be applied before friends or family interact with players and staff.”

All Level 1 and 2 individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will undergo the MESA test on Monday, November 29 and Wednesday, December 1. Under current protocols, unvaccinated players must be tested every day and wait for their negative results before they can enter the building, while vaccinated players and staff must be tested once a week, and must not wait for their results. before entering. for a week Thanksgiving DayThe vaccinated players will be tested on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The memo also provides reminders on how to implement testing procedures and mask requirements for all team members traveling on buses or planes.