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The NFL Players Association announced that 95 athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.
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From the NFLPA website: 95 players from across the league have tested positive for coronavirus and 8 teams have approved IDER plans, with 24 under review. https://t.co/um3zINh5B5
The results come as teams begin to welcome rookies to training camps, with the full rosters expected to report before July 28.
On Monday, the NFL and NFLPA announced that tests for the coronavirus would be conducted daily during the first two weeks of training camp as part of a settlement reached by the two sides. If the positivity rate drops below 5 percent after two weeks, the tests will go to alternate days.
Players must produce two negative tests 72 hours apart before they can enter the team facilities.
“Our union has been pushing for the strongest testing, tracing and treatment protocols to keep our players safe,” the NFLPA said in a statement. statement. “The testing protocols we agree on are a critical factor that will help us return to work safely and give us the best opportunity to play and finish the season.”
An anonymous owner previously told NFL.com Judy Battista They expect a remarkable number of positive tests as the training camps open before confirmed cases begin to stabilize.
The tests are only part of the health and safety plan that the league and union are negotiating.
The NFLPA is reviewing the individual infectious disease emergency response plans for each franchise. Of the 32 plans received, the union has approved only eight. The remaining 24 are under consideration.
On Sunday, several prominent NFL stars He participated in a social media campaign to compel the league to act urgently in developing health and safety guidelines this season. Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, JJ Watt, Russell Wilson were among those who demanded a clear plan with the arrival of training camp.
While the testing issue has apparently been resolved, several questions remain, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter He reported Monday that more deals are imminent.
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