FootballAtlanta Falcons shut down facility following positive COVID-19 test by Mecca Lennon October 15, 2020 The Atlanta Falcons shut down their facility on Thursday following positive COVID-19 test results according to ESPN.Falcons‘ official this morning: “Still working through details, can tell you we’re not at four confirmed.” https://t.co/6oKSiSQToZ— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020The Falcons one new confirmed COVID-19 test results is not a player, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.Falcons are working virtually today and released this announcement: pic.twitter.com/vHntMUcNQG— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020The team will work virtually Thursday as a safety precaution.“This decision was made in consultation with the NFL and medical officials. The health and safety of our team is our highest priority” -said in a Falcons statement. The Panthers, who beat the Falcons on Sunday, are following the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol. Atlanta Falcons add to NFL Covid-19 problemsIn the past few weeks, some NFL teams’ have dealt with the pandemic hands on. The Titans had a total of 24 cases. The Titans’ 42-16 win over Bills was rescheduled to Tuesday from Sunday. Several players remain on the COVID-19 list.Cam Newton, quarterback of the Patriots is an active player following his Oct.2 positive COVID-19 test. Three additional Patriots remain on the COVID-19 list: CB Stephon Gilmore, DT Byron Cowart and practice squad DT Bill Murray.The Falcons-Vikings game is scheduled for Sunday. Post Views: 53The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsMecca LennonMecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL.Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#atlantafalconsAtlanta FalconsCoronavirusCOVID-19falconsFootballNFlnfl coronavirusnfl covid-19 Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 69: WFAN’s Al Dukes (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 12, 2021 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 You Know I’m Right, Episode 68: WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 7, 2021More in Football Health Care Workers Invited to The 2021 Superbowl LV for Their Remarkable WorkNew York Giants Invite Four Health Care Workers to The Superbowl Throughout the Covid-19... Budweiser Stops Advertising at This Year’s SuperBowl for the First Time in 37 YearsThis year the Super Bowl will be completely different from how it was in... eSports and Madden keep football on the Schedule for the Pro BowlHow Video Games relate to the Pro Bowl Video games haven’t always been held... NFL Championship Sunday Predictions 2021And then there were four. With Super Bowl LV waiting in the wings, we... Steve Cohen To Pay Mets Seasonal Workers In Offseason Incoming First Ballot Hall of Fame Quarterback Looking Shredded Post NFL Career
