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Potential Vikings COVID Outbreaks Could Lead To Forfeitures, Big Losses For Vendors And Restaurants

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — COVID-19 protocols sidelined several Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks this week, but there could be bigger consequences once the season begins.

The NFL’s policy says a team must forfeit and take a loss if they have an outbreak and can’t reschedule a game.

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The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the Vikings have the lowest vaccination rate in the league.

Some businesses that rely on game days are worried a forfeit could be a real possibility. Minneapolis deli Kramarczuk’s has multiple locations inside U.S. Bank Stadium.