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Centre for Disease Control] will be required to determine which specific type," reads the statement from the team. "As of today, 25 individuals have tested positive and the source infection is confirmed a variant — full genome sequencing by [B.C. Earlier, the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health told CBC News that officials had traced how the virus first gained a foothold in the team. JT Miller is expressing his outrage at being forced to return so soon after the team’s COVID outbreak. 3:57 PM The Vancouver Canucks had 10 players skate Monday, their first day of team activity since an outbreak of a COVID-19 variant paused … This article was written by Ian MacIntyre for Sportsnet. So we're moving away from the new infection phase, to dealing with the infection phase, to starting with recovery.". And it seems Vancouver’s COVID-19 cases pushed things to the breaking point. More bad COVID news for Canucks owners as Aquilini restaurant ordered closed, NHL expresses concern over Canucks' COVID-19 protocol situation, Canucks' COVID-19 outbreak grows to 18 players with Virtanen added to protocol list, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The Vancouver Canucks say 25 players and coaches have tested positive during a COVID-19 outbreak that involves a variant of the virus. However, the league gave Vancouver two extra days to prepare after veteran forward J.T. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. With the team having played just 37 of 56 regular season games, it's unclear what the remainder of the season will bring.Â, An NHL spokesperson said "a 56-game season is still the focus" but if necessary, the league has some flexibility on scheduling the opening of playoffs.". Gaudette’s tenure with the Canucks didn’t end with a storybook finish. B.C.’s provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a “cautionary tale.”. The Canucks had been ravaged by a COVID-19 outbreak and were supposed to return to play on Friday in a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Forward Adam Gaudette was the first Canuck to test positive for COVID-19 on March 30. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Vancouver Canucks confirm COVID-19 variant, outbreak started by community transmission April 7, 2021, 11:36 AM | Zach Laing The Vancouver Canucks say 25 members of the organization have tested positive for COVID-19 and that the source of the infection is confirmed to be a variant of the virus. After a Long Covid Break, the Vancouver Canucks Are Still In the Penalty Box The team was supposed to resume play Friday after a 23-day pause caused by … VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As the Canucks get set to return to game action on Friday, we are learning more about what prompted the team to trade Adam Gaudette. Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes the save as Calgary Flames’ Milan Lucic (17) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver… Bovard said the COVID-19 outbreak has been hard on the team and its families. Vancouver Canucks confirm variant responsible for team's COVID-19 outbreak Thursday was the first time in over a week with no new Canucks' COVID … Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. © … The Canucks have confirmed that the outbreak began with a single, unnamed individual on the team who was infected in a community setting that has since been closed for virus transmission. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. He said the team, the NHL and the NHL Players Association would be meeting later Friday to talk about next steps.Â. The 26-year-old forward was one of 25 Canucks players and coaching staff who tested positive for COVID-19 after an outbreak ripped through the team late last month. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Heading into Wednesday night, the Canucks (16-18-3) trailed Montreal by eight points for the final playoff spot. 's provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a "cautionary tale." Canucks' COVID-19 outbreak grows to 18 players with Virtanen added to protocol list The prolonged layoff while battling the virus could be another blow to Vancouver's … The addition Monday of rookie Nils Hoglander to the NHL’s COVID protocol list brings the number of players who have tested positive to 17. The prolonged layoff while battling the virus could be another blow to Vancouver's already precarious playoff hopes. Five more games have since been postponed as the virus spread among players and staff. The outbreak has begun to wane in recent days, with defenceman Travis Hamonic being removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list on Monday. The Canucks will resume play Sunday for their first game since March 24 after a COVID-19 outbreak ran through the team. Centre for Disease Control. As a versatile depth defenceman on an expiring contract, he should be able to garner something at the deadline. He was pulled off the ice mid-practice, leading to questions about why players were able to participate in group training where they cannot physically distance or wear a face mask when results of their daily COVID tests had not been finalized. The Vancouver Canucks season will resume on Friday with an all-out sprint with 19-games in a 31-day span. Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters Tuesday that what’s happening with the team is a reminder that the virus spreads “very, very easily.”. At least 21 players and four members of Vancouver’s coaching staff have tested positive for the virus since March 30. ", "Rapid spread of infection throughout the team indicates a link between contacts and the primary case. 's provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a "cautionary tale." Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Three Canucks remained on … "These players have gone from being hockey players — some of the most resilient, tough, well balanced people on the planet — to suddenly fathers, husbands, sons and brothers, and it takes on a whole different element for them.". An additional player is considered a close contact. The Vancouver Canucks’ season being brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic makes players and coaches elsewhere in the all-Canadian North … "They're going to discuss today about an opportunity to open up facilities again to get our players back skating and, from there, decide when to start playing games again," said Benning. "The health and safety of players, staff, families and the greater community remains the utmost priority," said the Canucks. Â. The team’s return to action started off so well. B.C.’s provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a “cautionary tale.” Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters Tuesday that what’s happening with the team is a reminder that the virus spreads “very, very easily.” The Vancouver Canucks have played seven games since coming back from their COVID-19 outbreak. The Flames-Canucks games were put off earlier this season when a COVID-19 outbreak hit Vancucer and paused the team’s schedule for three weeks. I'm in the same spot, had my first AZ a little over a month back, waiting to see how the mix and match will work. Bonnie Henry … Jordie Benn landed on the COVID list in January, but not during this outbreak. 's provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a "cautionary tale." So far, 21 players and four staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The team has been ravaged by the virus with 21 players and four staff members so far testing positive. Benning said the team and the NHL have every intention of Vancouver finishing the regular season once public health gives the green light for players to return to work. Comments are welcome while open. "There's no culprit here other than the COVID virus itself," said Dr. Jim Bovard.Â, "We know that the individual had gone to a place within the guidelines, and that place subsequently was discovered to have cases of COVID and that's how it got into our organization."Â. VANCOUVER – One week into the Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 outbreak, we can see the full scope of the crisis. Apr 7, 2021. Six Canucks games have been postponed so far. It has affected most of the lineup. Canucks’ Outbreak Can Be Traced to a Variant, Team Says Vancouver has 25 confirmed cases of coronavirus within its organization and hasn’t played since late … VANCOUVER — B.C. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 's provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a "cautionary tale."Dr. Summary. As of Thursday night’s loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they’ve officially lost most of them. Vancouver will sprint to the finish, playing 19 games in 32 days. Eighteen Canucks players remain on … "The cluster at the Vancouver Canucks … we do know how the virus entered that community," said Dr. Patricia Daly. "Â, The Canucks statement said the source is "a single individual obtained in a community setting, which has since been identified by public health as a public exposure location. Vancouver's postponed game against Winnipeg on Tuesday will be the 45th pushed back by COVID-19, with the first 37 in the NHL's three divisions in the United States. Apr. Canucks' team physician said the player who first contracted COVID-19 and then brought it into the team acted within NHL and provincial health protocols. All staff and players remain in quarantine, according to the team. Defenceman Travis Hamonic followed the next day and the NHL postponed the Canucks game against the Calgary Flames that evening. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Thursday was the first time in over a week with no new Canucks' COVID cases announced, although General Manager Jim Benning said family members were still falling ill. I've seen that mixing can have an increase of side effects, so a bit more fatigue or headache, which I can accept. To date, 21 Canucks players and four staff members have tested positive for a variant of the virus, although which variant is still being determined by the B.C. The Canucks have played 37 of their 56-game schedule. Dr. … VANCOUVER — B.C. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Winnipeg … The Vancouver Canucks team physician said the player who first contracted COVID-19 and then brought it into the team acted within NHL and provincial health protocols. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks said 25 players and coaches have tested positive in a COVID-19 outbreak involving a … The 26-year-old forward was one of 25 Canucks players and coaching staff who tested positive for COVID-19 after an outbreak ripped through the team late last month. VANCOUVER — B.C. He said the severity of the cases on the team has been manageable, and that no one has been hospitalized to date.Â, "We're following the curve like every other curve where we had a peak in cases … and it's starting to slow down. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. More bad COVID news for Canucks owners as Aquilini restaurant ordered closed, Vancouver Canucks confirm variant responsible for team's COVID-19 outbreak, No additional Vancouver Canucks players added to NHL's COVID-19 list, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The team's situation differs from an outbreak among the NHL's Vancouver Canucks through March and April, when 21 players and four coaches, all unvaccinated, were sidelined by the virus. Heading into Friday's games the Canucks (16-18-3) trail Montreal by eight points for the final playoff spot. Instead, it’s been dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that swept through at least 21 players and five members of the coaching staff. Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters Tuesday that what's happening with the team is a reminder that the virus spreads "very, very easily." 7, 2021 7:40 a.m. Sports. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The Vancouver Canucks will play their first game on Friday since shutting down on March 24 because of a massive COVID-19 outbreak, but star … It is now the biggest reported outbreak … VANCOUVER (Sportsnet) — The Vancouver Canucks are set to return to action on Friday against Edmonton as the players fight to get back in game shape both physically and … ", Forward Adam Gaudette was the first member of the team to test positive for COVID-19 and was pulled off the ice mid-practice on March 30.Â. Vancouver Canucks Canucks' Shutdown Reportedly Will Last Longer Than Expected After COVID-19 Outbreak Paul Kasabian Featured Columnist II April 4, 2021 Comments Miller delivered passionate remarks saying his team was being rushed back, adding that it is "dangerous to a lot of players." Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. According to Bovard, the Canucks were following protocols set by the NHL which have been in force since June 2020. VANCOUVER — B.C. The Vancouver Canucks confirm a variant of the COVID-19 virus is responsible for the outbreak that has ravaged the team. So an NHL season that was originally going to end May 8 will finish with back-to-back meetings of the Canucks … Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Jimmy Vesey is also not on the COVID list, though he is likely less marketable. Associated Press. Some experienced fever, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue … The Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen as more than 20 players and coaches have now tested positive for the virus, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. Load Error "We don't provide details of any cases. "This is a stark reminder of how quickly the virus can spread and its serious impact, even among healthy, young athletes.

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