The NHL has informed both fans and media that it will continue to evaluate options and make the best decision based on the information provided. The league also released the following statement Wednesday evening.
“The National Hockey League is aware of the NBA’s decision tonight to indefinitely suspend its season due to a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NHL is continuing to consult with medical experts and is evaluating the options. We expect to have a further update tomorrow (Thursday).”
The NBA suspended its season Wednesday evening and stated, “the league will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.”
Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Players on the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder have been quarantined in the OKC arena.
The World Health Organization called the coronavirus a pandemic for the first time on Wednesday. This comes after more than 1,000 people in the US have been infected with the coronavirus, a number that could climb considerably once testing ramps up.
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