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Looks like the NFL just changed policies to allow vaccinated asymptomatic players to test back in with one test.
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NFL updates COVID-19 protocols to allow for quicker return from quarantine for vaccinated individuals
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and the league, the NFL is altering its health and safety protocols. The league announced Thursday that it has updated COVID-19 protocols to "address the increase in cases and the advent of the Omicron var
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From CBS ..
GETTING WELL
The Rams won't get much significant practice time this week because of an outbreak of COVID-19 cases on their roster. By Wednesday, 16 players were on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Although only a handful of starters were affected, they included 2020 All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey. McVay likely wouldn't have practiced much anyway on a short week from Monday night's win at Arizona, but the Rams understandably might be out of sync against Seattle.
''This is definitely something that's been eye-opening, and it's something that (we) have to figure out,'' McVay said. ''Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. We've got to keep it moving, and so what that looks like is going to be interesting.''
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Looks like the NFL just changed policies to allow vaccinated asymptomatic players to test back in with one test.
NFL updates COVID-19 protocols to allow for quicker return from quarantine for vaccinated individuals
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and the league, the NFL is altering its health and safety protocols. The league announced Thursday that it has updated COVID-19 protocols to "address the increase in cases and the advent of the Omicron var
I dont understand how that's any different. Aren't false positives far more likely than false negatives? What difference does it make if I give you one negative test or ten?
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It's better than requiring two. I view that as progress.Looks like the NFL just changed policies to allow vaccinated asymptomatic players to test back in with one test.
NFL updates COVID-19 protocols to allow for quicker return from quarantine for vaccinated individuals
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and the league, the NFL is altering its health and safety protocols. The league announced Thursday that it has updated COVID-19 protocols to "address the increase in cases and the advent of the Omicron var
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Guys, I think this is more complicated than one negative test instead of two before a player can return.
As I read it, some Covid-Positive players will be allowed to play.
I know that sounds goofy but, if interested, read-on.
First-off, there is an NFL Memo that came-out. Jordan Rodrigue has it on her Twitter-page.
The first-half of page 3 of the Memo explains the new Testing-Out of Quarantine procedures.
Up until now, we have been told to focus on Positive vs. Negative tests. Black/White ... Yes/No ... Good/Bad ...
If a player is positive, he's out until he tests negative two times twenty-four hours apart.
We need to stop thinking in those terms (for NFL purposes).
Apparently, the NFL is saying that a player can be positive but at a stage where he is not a risk to infect others; and there are tests to determine this "less-positive but still positive stage".
So the NFL will test players on the Covid-List for this level (stage) of positivity; and if the player passes, he can play.
He may still be positive but at the level/stage that he is deemed unlikely to pass-on the virus.
This should allow more players to return more quickly than under the prior rule requiring two negative tests.
There are some additional criteria. The above only applies to vaccinated players; and the Testing-Out / "good-to-go" has to be the day before a game (so Saturday afternoon for the Rams who play on Sunday).
So it's no longer as simple as Positive and You're Out until You Test Negative 2X ... or even once.
Now this may all be bull-shit because the NFL refuses to cancel/postpone games and lose money but is willing to put players at risk. Apparently, the NFLPA has OK'd this adjustment.
I may also be misinterpreting these revisions (and I apologize if that is the case) but I think it means Covid-positive-players will be able to Test-Out of Quarantine and play provided they satisfy one of three testing criteria (see the Memo) that essentially classifies the player as unlikely to transmit the virus.
As I read it, some Covid-Positive players will be allowed to play.
I know that sounds goofy but, if interested, read-on.
First-off, there is an NFL Memo that came-out. Jordan Rodrigue has it on her Twitter-page.
The first-half of page 3 of the Memo explains the new Testing-Out of Quarantine procedures.
Up until now, we have been told to focus on Positive vs. Negative tests. Black/White ... Yes/No ... Good/Bad ...
If a player is positive, he's out until he tests negative two times twenty-four hours apart.
We need to stop thinking in those terms (for NFL purposes).
Apparently, the NFL is saying that a player can be positive but at a stage where he is not a risk to infect others; and there are tests to determine this "less-positive but still positive stage".
So the NFL will test players on the Covid-List for this level (stage) of positivity; and if the player passes, he can play.
He may still be positive but at the level/stage that he is deemed unlikely to pass-on the virus.
This should allow more players to return more quickly than under the prior rule requiring two negative tests.
There are some additional criteria. The above only applies to vaccinated players; and the Testing-Out / "good-to-go" has to be the day before a game (so Saturday afternoon for the Rams who play on Sunday).
So it's no longer as simple as Positive and You're Out until You Test Negative 2X ... or even once.
Now this may all be bull-shit because the NFL refuses to cancel/postpone games and lose money but is willing to put players at risk. Apparently, the NFLPA has OK'd this adjustment.
I may also be misinterpreting these revisions (and I apologize if that is the case) but I think it means Covid-positive-players will be able to Test-Out of Quarantine and play provided they satisfy one of three testing criteria (see the Memo) that essentially classifies the player as unlikely to transmit the virus.
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It's the opposite. False positive are extremely rare, but there's over a 50% chance of a false negative up to 4 days AFTER symptoms start (unless a new study was published after the one I read). I think it drops into the low double digits for false negatives after that. The NFL's policy of a second test after a positive send to be designed to harness that false negative rate to keep players in the game.
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Behind the scenes, the NFL is less worried about the virus than public appearance. This virus is passing (asymptomatically) through a league of 99% vaxxed players. No one is getting sick, just popping positive on tests. Playing in the NFL is more dangerous by several orders of magnitude than any of the diluted variants circulating now, but, the NFL can't say that out loud. So its policies evolve just enough to keep fans engaged.
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Who determines the stage? Is it a time thing? If they're asymptomatic or no symptoms? I mean what's the barometer and who makes that decision?
Oh and now everyone has to wear a mask? They they can take it off when they play and sweat all over each other? Lol I'm so confused
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These are medical tests.
I'd suggest reading the first half of page 3 of this Memo that's on Jordan Rodrigue's Twitter page.
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Just have to laugh at the whole situation.
Have to think Mr Kronke was throwing some weight around in those meetings. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who would sit back and let his franchise get screwed over.
Have to think Mr Kronke was throwing some weight around in those meetings. He doesn’t strike me as a guy who would sit back and let his franchise get screwed over.
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Von Miller now on the list
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