Dallas Mavericks announce updated COVID-19 fan protocols that go into effect Monday night – The Dallas Morning News

As announced two weeks ago, less-stringent COVID-19 protocols will go into effect starting Monday night for fans at Mavericks games in American Airlines Center. On Monday morning, the franchise issued a news release updating the details of the protocols.

The franchise also announced that pediatric vaccine doses will be available for children 5-to-11 years old starting at Monday nights game against Denver, which tips off at 7 p.m.

With the Mavericks citing a reduction in COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates in North Texas, the updated protocols include:

-- Fans seated within 15 feet of the court still must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test administered within 48 hours of entry. All other fans, however, no longer are required to submit proof of vaccine or a negative test result.

-- Facemasks still are required for all employees and AAC guests over the age of 2.

-- The Mavericks will continue to offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and boosters, administered by MD Labs, in the Old No. 7 Club beginning three hours before tip-off until halftime. But starting Monday, pediatric doses will be available for children aged 5-to-11.

The Mavericks will continue their season-long COVID-19 safety measures in American Airlines Center, including: Electrostatic sanitizing of the arena bowl and seats after each event; sanitizing of all high-touch areas multiple times throughout games; plexiglass partitions at all concession stands and food service stations; offer 200 hand-sanitizing stations throughout the arena; cashless venue points of sale; suites dedicated to immunocompromised fans; and all gameday staff still will be vaccinated.

With our season off to a great start on the court, we strive to maintain that same positive energy off the court, Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall said in the news release.

The safety and well-being of our fans will always be our top priority.

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