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Report: Panthers buy virus-killing robots to combat COVID-19 at stadium

According to a report by Jabari Young at CNBC, the Panthers have purchased two virus-killing robots that cost $125,000 each.

With the Titans and Steelers having their Week 4 matchup postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Tennessee side, there are renewed questions about how the NFL can keep players, staff and fans safe during the pandemic. Speaking of which, The Panthers will be welcoming fans into Bank of America Stadium on Sunday for the first time this season. The crowd will be limited to 7% capacity in accordance with the latest orders by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. That’s around 5,200 fans.

As you might expect, team owner David Tepper is trying some cutting-edge things to contain the virus at the stadium. According to a report by Jabari Young at CNBC, the Panthers have purchased two virus-killing robots that cost $125,000 each. From the report:

“Two ultraviolet Xenex LightStrike robots purchased by the Panthers will be used in locker rooms, showers and other areas throughout Bank of America Stadium . . . According to Xenex, the robot can kill the virus that causes Covid-19 in minutes using ‘pulsed xenon, a noble gas, to create Full Spectrum, high-intensity UV light that quickly destroys infectious germs.’”

As for now, the other games are still on. So, the 1-2 Panthers will host the 2-1 Cardinals, who are the favorites.

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Report: Panthers looking at 25% capacity for Bank of America Stadium

According to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic, the team is looking at around 25% capacity for Bank of America Stadium.

NFL teams are starting to roll out their plans for the 2020 season. The Packers, Chiefs and Ravens are among the teams who say they will have significantly reduced capacity at their stadiums this year. At the moment, the Bills would not allow any fans.

What about the Panthers?

According to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic, the team is looking at around 25% capacity for Bank of America Stadium.

The stadium can hold around 75,000 people at full capacity, so if the team goes through with this we may only see up to around 18 or 19,000 fans in the stands on game days. Doing so would allow for better social distancing and theoretically help curb the spread of the virus.

Any event with large crowds represents a potential super-spreader event. However, for what it’s worth the research seems to suggest you’re less likely to catch the virus being outside than indoors.

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