The NFL is laying down the law when it comes to COVID-19 and the way the players and team personnel are protecting themselves against the coronavirus.
NFL just sent a memo to teams about what it is calling an "Intensive post-Covid exposure protocol" . Big item: everybody on practice field must wear PPE, including players. Masks/face shields and gloves for all but the QB throwing hand.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 1, 2020
Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer spoke on the topic.
More Sills, a sobering comment: he would want everyone to behave as if someone is Covid-infected at all times, which is why the wearing of PPE and emphasis on social distancing is so important for these teams.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 1, 2020
Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers are turning to a virus-killing robot to protect fans.
Carolina Panthers will use a $125,000 virus-killing robot in stadium as fans return https://t.co/kuhECxdPqW
— CNBC (@CNBC) October 1, 2020
And the Atlanta Falcons are going to have their stadium cleaned by drones.
Falcons and Atlanta United will be using drones to help sanitize Mercedes-Benz Stadium The drones allow for a 95 percent reduction in time spent cleaning the seating bowl – pic.twitter.com/NkUvGrLMXx
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) October 1, 2020