08-24-2021, 03:16 PM
Can More Information, FDA Approval Sway Prominent Vikings Towards COVID Vaccine? (msn.com)
“I thought it went well," Zimmer said. "I thought he was very good with his points, answered a lot of questions. Whether or not that changes anything, I don’t know. We were very thankful he was able to come over here and talk to the team in person. It was great to meet him. He understands the importance of when people look up to our football players, especially now ... with this Delta variant and how it’s affecting younger people all over the world, I think that the more we can show it’s safe and young kids, not younger than 11, but these kids can get vaccinated, we’re all going to stay healthier."
Given how much harsher the NFL's protocols are for unvaccinated players than they are for vaccinated players, this is an issue that could easily cost the Vikings wins during the upcoming season. We've already seen the effect of that, as Cousins and other players had to miss five days during training camp after being deemed "high-risk close contacts." Rookie QB Kellen Mond missed ten days when he tested positive.
Vaccinated players do not receive the "high-risk" designation as close contacts, meaning they can return to the field within 24 hours to consecutive negative tests. They can also return much quicker if they happen to test positive. Vaccinated players don't have to deal with any of the restrictions put in place by the NFL last season. There's also obviously the non-football related element, which is that vaccines reduce your chances to contract COVID, minimize potential symptoms, and inhibit the spread to others.
“I thought it went well," Zimmer said. "I thought he was very good with his points, answered a lot of questions. Whether or not that changes anything, I don’t know. We were very thankful he was able to come over here and talk to the team in person. It was great to meet him. He understands the importance of when people look up to our football players, especially now ... with this Delta variant and how it’s affecting younger people all over the world, I think that the more we can show it’s safe and young kids, not younger than 11, but these kids can get vaccinated, we’re all going to stay healthier."
Given how much harsher the NFL's protocols are for unvaccinated players than they are for vaccinated players, this is an issue that could easily cost the Vikings wins during the upcoming season. We've already seen the effect of that, as Cousins and other players had to miss five days during training camp after being deemed "high-risk close contacts." Rookie QB Kellen Mond missed ten days when he tested positive.
Vaccinated players do not receive the "high-risk" designation as close contacts, meaning they can return to the field within 24 hours to consecutive negative tests. They can also return much quicker if they happen to test positive. Vaccinated players don't have to deal with any of the restrictions put in place by the NFL last season. There's also obviously the non-football related element, which is that vaccines reduce your chances to contract COVID, minimize potential symptoms, and inhibit the spread to others.
