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Coverage dated December 15, 2021 to December 16, 2021

NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

Headline from WTOL Toledo

Approximately 100 players across the 32 teams have tested positive in recent days.

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    Approximately 100 players across the 32 teams have tested positive in recent days.

  2. Sioux City Journal

    AP Source: NFL plans changes to COVID-19 protocols (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL is planning “significant changes” to its COVID-19 protocols amid the worst three-day stretch for the league during the pandemic, a person familiar with the

  3. WTHR Indianapolis

    NFL plans changes to COVID-19 protocols, AP source says (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    The omicron variant has been found among the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the NFL.

  4. The Daily Caller

    The NFL Institutes Strict COVID-19 Protocols As Cases Rise, All Players Are Required To Mask (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The NFL is amping up the league's COVID-19 protocols. Masking is required for everyone, but positive players can test out sooner.

  5. The Week

    NFL revises COVID restrictions and return-to-play protocols as cases spread through league (opens The Week)

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  6. The Hill

    NFL, NBA tighten COVID-19 protocols as cases surge (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced tighter COVID-19 protocols as both leagues have seen a recent rise of cases.

  7. Forbes

    NFL Tightens Covid Protocols But Allows Players To Return Faster To Play After Testing Negative (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The rule change was prompted by a recent spike in coronavirus cases among players and personnel and concerns over the coronavirus’ omicron variant.

  8. The Guardian

    NFL’s ‘significant changes’ to Covid-19 protocols will allow faster player return (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in Covid-19 cases around the league

  9. CNN

    The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Two of the top professional sports leagues in the country are tightening their Covid-19 protocols in response to the surge in cases.

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