Canucks head office closes after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

With each passing day, we hear of more positive tests for COVID-19 as special measures are enacted across the globe in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. For the Vancouver Canucks, a positive test for COVID-19 on one of their front office staff has brought about some extra measures.

"Earlier [Sunday], Canucks Sports & Entertainment staff were updated that a member of our fulltime office staff has tested positive for COVID-19," said COO Trent Carroll in a statement. "The diagnosed individual is receiving care, observing 14-day self-quarantine guidelines and is feeling better. Anyone who may have had contact with the individual have been notified and are also observing self-quarantine for precautionary reasons. As a result, CSE's offices are closed tomorrow and employees are preparing to work from home wherever possible. We are receiving guidance from the health authorities on next steps."

According to Carroll, the individual does not have a fan-facing role and is not in contact with the players, hockey operations personnel or Rogers Arena part-time events staff. Therefore the Public Health Authority has confirmed the public risk of exposure is low.

Chances are, there will be several more of these types of positive tests for NHL staff, and even players at some point.

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