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The Importance of Reporting COVID-19 Symptoms

Published: Sep 28, 2021 at 10:08 AM

Since COVID-19 symptoms are generally much milder for vaccinated individuals, many people don't realize they have the virus and may mistakenly associate the symptoms with a cold or seasonal allergies. It is crucial that everyone — NFL players, personnel and fans — promptly and vigilantly report any COVID-19 symptoms and get tested for the virus.

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