University of Michigan football is halting all in-person team activities “out of caution” as some await COVID-19 tests.
Spokesperson David Ablauf confirmed to Local4 on Monday morning (November 30) that transitioning to virtual formats would be done “out of caution.”
“Today, out of an abundance of caution, Michigan football is going to hold everything virtually,” Coach Jim Harbaugh said on a Zoom press conference. “We had an increased number of presumptive positives that are awaiting confirmation…When results come back, we'll monitor those results and as always continue to be very proactive.”
The Detroit News and Local4 noted that it’s unclear how long the pause of in-person activities will last, or whether the team would have to scrap any games this season.
Pending any changes, the team is slated to play Maryland this weekend and then face off against longtime rivals Ohio State next week, according to Local4.
"It’s a very proactive culture that’s been set here,” Harbaugh said, stressing the importance of health and safety. “It is, literally, day to day. The protocols in place (are) all followed, and then some. Just felt like it was out of that kind of caution to do things virtually today.”
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