The Ottawa Senators have now confirmed an earlier report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman with a statement of their own, marking the National Hockey League's first positive test for COVID-19:
An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The player has had mild symptoms and is in isolation.
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 18, 2020
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This news only highlights the importance of continuing to listen to public health officials. They aren't issuing directives or making recommendations for the sake of nothing. By applying the advice they provide to your day-to-day life, society will have a much better shot of 'flattening the curve'. Here's hoping that the infected Senator makes a full and fast recovery, and that friends, family, and teammates around him are able to isolate and stay healthy.
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PREVIOUS BLOG: MELNYK STEPS UP
We’re taking a break from the Sens Marketplace tonight to bring you some important news: Eugene Melnyk stepped up.
When the season went silent, there were questions about what the Ottawa Senators might do for their part-time arena employees. After a vague statement yesterday, the Senators provided tangible detail today. It’s overwhelmingly positive:
Further update from Sens/Melnyk on paying employees. pic.twitter.com/kRMPGyuY6y
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) March 17, 2020
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The Senators are running a unique 50/50 contest, with tickets eligible for a special early bird prize on sale until Wednesday evening. You can learn more here:
As always, thanks for reading.