2nd Colorado Avalanche Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Colorado Avalanche team was notified late Friday night that a second player tested positive for the new coronavirus, the team said. The player is in self-isolation, officials said.

"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," the team says in a statement posted online.

"No other Avalanche player or staff member has shown symptoms at this time."

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The team was notified of the first case Thursday. That player has recovered, and he's "back to normal," the team said.

No further details about the cases were released.

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