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The Baltimore
Ravens announced Monday that fans won't be permitted at M&T Bank
Stadium for the Ravens' home game against the Tennessee Titans
on Sunday.
Citing increases in cases and hospitalizations in the state of
Maryland, the team said no fans -- including team family members
-- will be permitted.
"In giving the matter careful consideration, and with the rise
of Maryland's COVID-19 infection rate and increased
hospitalizations, the Ravens believe this decision is the
correct one in helping protect the well-being and safety of our
community," the team announced in a statement.
According to The Baltimore Sun, Maryland's health department
reported at least 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a sixth straight
day on Monday. The number of people hospitalized for the
illness, and the state's seven-day average case rate per
100,000, has also nearly doubled in the last two weeks.
The Ravens opened the season on Sept. 13 without fans, but
Maryland governor Larry Hogan loosened state attendance
restrictions later in September and again in October.
Baltimore hosted just one game with general admittance for fans,
a 28-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 1. A total of
4,345 was listed as the official attendance number for that game
at the venue, which has an official capcity of 71,000.
Baltimore (6-3) will play at Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving on Nov.
26 after hosting the Titans on Sunday. The Ravens are schedule
to host the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 3.
--Field Level Media
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