NRL backs down on compulsory flu shots before season restart
Australia's National Rugby League backed down Thursday on a demand that players undergo compulsory flu vaccinations before playing in a resumed competition, clearing another hurdle in its bid to restart its virus-interrupted season on May 28. The jabs had been included in strict health protocols agreed by the league in return for clearance to resume play, but several players had refused the injections. On Thursday, the NRL announced that players could decline the vaccination for "compelling reasons" such as medical... Читать дальше...