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IOC Reports Limited Norovirus Cases in Women’s Hockey at MilanCortina

Following illnesses, Canada’s opener with Finland was moved to February 12 under guidance to maintain play.

Overview

  • IOC executive Christophe Dubi said there is no outbreak, reporting five athletes fell ill and received treatment.
  • The IOC communications chief relayed medical staff’s view that Finnish and Swiss cases show no evidence of being linked.
  • Canada’s game against Switzerland is proceeding on Feb. 7 after one Swiss player tested positive and teammates were briefly isolated as a precaution.
  • Canada’s postponed matchup with Finland was rescheduled for Feb. 12, one day before the knockout phase begins.
  • Canadian players described stepped-up hygiene such as frequent hand-washing, noted masks are optional in the village, and said team medical staff are guiding precautions.