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to participate in the use of a wearable device to generate personalized wellness assessments.
Players, head coaches and up to four assistant coaches, did not need to wear a face covering during
workouts or scrimmages.
MagicBands were to be worn at all times by residents, except for
players during workouts or scrimmages.
Individuals would now be permitted to access other
hotels on campus, either for meals or social activities.
Players and team staff remained
prohibited from sharing food or beverages, but may eat with any other player or team staff on-
campus.
However, meals between players from different teams were eaten outside.
When
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