Edmonton Elks say GM medically exempt from team’s COVID-19 vaccine policy – Edmonton

The Edmonton Elks say basic supervisor Brock Sunderland is medically exempt from a group coverage requiring workers to be absolutely vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19.

The membership issued a press release Wednesday saying the exemption was granted following consultations with a number of physicians.

It didn’t provide any particulars on Sunderland’s well being.

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The assertion says each member of the Elks “stays dedicated to following public well being finest practices and adhering to the CFL’s strict protocols” for gamers, coaches and help workers.

13 Edmonton gamers examined constructive for COVID-19 in August, forcing the group into isolation and main the league to postpone a sport in opposition to the Argonauts in Toronto.

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14 Edmonton Elks gamers take a look at constructive for COVID-19, in-person actions suspended till September

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The Elks (2-5) fell 34-24 to the Ottawa Redblacks on Tuesday and aren’t scheduled to play once more till Oct. 8, once they go to Winnipeg to tackle the Blue Bombers.