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Swiss Women’s Hockey Team Isolates After Norovirus Case, Skips Opening Ceremony

A precaution after a positive test has put Saturday’s Canada game in doubt following Finland’s earlier outbreak.

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Finland's Ronja Savolainen, left, and Blayre Turnbull of Canada eye the puck during the semi final match between Canada and Finland at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Overview

  • The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation said one player tested positive after a win over Czechia, prompting teamwide isolation in consultation with medical experts.
  • No additional symptoms have been reported on the Swiss roster, and the infected athlete was isolated in a single room and was symptom‑free Friday morning.
  • The Swiss delegation did not attend the Opening Ceremony at San Siro as a containment measure.
  • Switzerland is scheduled to face Canada on Saturday, but officials have not confirmed whether the game will proceed for the Swiss.
  • Finland previously reported a norovirus outbreak that led to quarantines and the postponement of Canada–Finland to Feb. 12, with Finland working toward readiness for a Saturday game against the United States.