The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced enhanced COVID-19 measures which include daily testing and restrictions amid the emergence of the Omicron variant and a recent increase in positive cases among teams, it said on Saturday.
According to ESPN, more than 130 NHL players have been placed on the league's COVID-19 protocol list this season.
"These enhanced measures will remain in effect through the Holiday season and the New Year, and will be re-evaluated no later than Jan. 7, 2022, by the NHL and the NHLPA," theThe measures "strongly recommended" that players and all members of the travelling staff wear masks at team facilities and in public indoor places and maintain physical distancing during meals.
Club-organised parties are also not permitted, while all members of a teams' travelling group are prohibited from signing autographs or engaging with people.
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