Edmonton Elks put two players, one staff member in COVID-19 protocol one day before season-opener against Ottawa Redblacks
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Edmonton Elks say two players have been placed in COVID-19 protocols and one staff member is isolating at home following a positive test result.
The Elks said in a release Friday night that a staff member tested positive using a rapid antigen test earlier in the day.The team said the staff member tested negative using a PCR test on Thursday, and after returning a positive result Friday, was immediately sent home to isolate. Edmonton cancelled a scheduled walkthrough and media availability on Friday, but said Saturday’s home game “is not in jeopardy.”
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