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Implementation and Evolution of Mitigation Measures, Testing, and Contact Tracing in the National Football League, August 9-November 21, 2020.

Authors :
Mack, Christina D.
Wasserman, Erin B.
Perrine, Cria G.
MacNeil, Adam
Anderson, Deverick J.
Myers, Emily
Smith, Sabrina
McDonald, L. Clifford
Osterholm, Michael
Solomon, Gary S.
Mayer, Thom
Sills, Allen
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 1/29/2021, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p130-135, 6p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article focuses on National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) began the 2020 football season in July, implementing extensive mitigation and surveillance measures in facilities and during travel and gameplay. Topics include the mitigation protocols were evaluated and modified based on data from routine reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for SARS-CoV-2.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
70
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148534076
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7004e2