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Report: Falcons vs. Vikings to Be Played as Scheduled Despite COVID-19 Concerns

This week's game between the and Minnesota Vikings will continue as scheduled despite the Falcons shutting down their facility earlier in the week because of a positive COVID-19 test, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

The Falcons announced Saturday that defensive end John Cominsky was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Atlanta also confirmed assistant coaches Jess Simpson and Tosh Lupoi won't travel with the team to U.S. Bank Stadium for Sunday's game.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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