The Baltimore Ravens are mirroring what several other NFL teams have already done in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Ravens announced in a statement that they are suspending all travel and having team personnel work remotely for a minimum of two weeks.
“Public health and safety have always been top priorities for the Ravens. Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, effective today, virtually all team personnel will work remotely for a minimum of two weeks. All air business travel has been suspended. We will continue to evaluate this developing situation and adjust as circumstances warrant.”
This comes a day after Baltimore said in a statement they were monitoring the situation and had implemented policies under the CDC guidelines but hadn’t restricted travel or closed the Under Armour Performance Center.
Maryland governor Larry Hogan declared a State of Emergency last week and further announced broader restrictions Thursday that include school closings and a ban on gatherings of 250-plus people, according to the Washington Post. Several other leagues including the NBA, NHL, MLS and NCAA have either entirely stopped, postponed or suspended play to hopefully prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
The NFL has yet to announce any plans that affect the start of the league year, free agency or the 2020 NFL Draft.