A second Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

The Colorado Avalanche organization announced Saturday that a second player has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), making a confirmed four player cases across the National Hockey League, two Avalanche and two members of the Ottawa Senators.

The player, who has not been named at this time, tested positive on Friday evening. He is currently in self-isolation, as are all players and staff that may have come into contact with him. It is anticipated that further testing will be completed on those that may have been exposed.

The Colorado Avalanche issued the following statement Saturday;

The Colorado Avalanche were advised late last night that a second player has tested positive for COVID-19. The player is in self-isolation. All other Avalanche players, staff and others who might have had close contact with the player have been informed and remain isolated as per prior League direction and are monitoring their health and will be in touch with Club medical staff as necessary. No other Avalanche player or staff member has shown symptoms at this time.

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