Coronavirus In Colorado: 2nd Colorado Avalanche Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

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DENVER (CBS4) - A second player on the Colorado Avalanche has tested positive for coronavirus. The announcement from the team comes just two days after announcing the first confirmed case.

The first player is believed to be fully recovered. The team has not released the names of either player.

The Avlanche released 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.