The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that a second unidentified player had tested positive for the coronavirus.
According to the team’s statement, the Avalanche were advised of the positive test for COVID-19 on Friday night. The player is in self-isolation and his health will be monitored by team medical staff.
“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 said in a statement. “No other Avalanche player or staff member has shown symptoms at this time.”
It is the fourth known case of the coronavirus, in addition to two unidentified players on the Ottawa Senators last week and another member of the Avalanche.
On Thursday, the Avalanche revealed that their first player to test positive for the virus had made a full recovery.
The NHL season has been suspended since March 12 due to the pandemic.