NFL will postpone some video games over Covid surge, sources say

The Nationwide Soccer League will postpone a number of video games this weekend resulting from a surge in Covid-19 circumstances, amongst gamers, a number of sources advised CNBC on Friday.

The anticipated transfer by the NFL, which might be the primary postpone {of professional} soccer video games this season, comes because the Nationwide Hockey League stated it can postpone video games of a number of groups for a similar motive.

Greater than 100 NFL gamers reportedly have examined constructive for the coronavirus up to now week.

On Thursday, the NFL up to date its protocols associated to the coronavirus, saying “the modifications we’re making immediately goal to deal with the rise in circumstances and the arrival of the Omicron variant.”

The league stated that it will require all golf equipment to right away “implement preventative measures which have confirmed efficient: masking no matter vaccination standing, distant or out of doors conferences, eliminating in-person meals, and no exterior guests whereas on group journey.”

And the NFL adjusted “the return-to-participation necessities for individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.”

The NHL on Friday stated it was extending the interval of recreation postponements for the Calgary Flames by means of the group’s beforehand scheduled recreation towards the Seattle Kraken subsequent Thursday.

The hockey league additionally stated that it was suspending the video games of each the Colorado Avalanche and the Florida Panther by means of the completion of the NHL’s vacation break in its schedule on Dec. 26.

The Flames could have six video games postponed, the Avalanche will see 4 video games postponed, and three video games can be postponed for the Panthers.

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