The Canadiens’ general manager, Marc Bergevin, tested positive for COVID-19, the organization wrote on Friday afternoon on its Twitter account.
Consequently, “it is followed by the medical staff” of the club and “will follow the protocols established by the NHL and the Public Health” of Quebec, added the Habs.
This is the first case of COVID-19 in CH this season. In the last campaign, forward Joel Armia contracted it, as did head coach Dominique Ducharme during the playoffs.
Although almost all players and team employees on the circuit are vaccinated, a few teams have had to deal with outbreaks of varying sizes since the start of the season. The Ottawa Senators had to postpone three games as a dozen players had to join the NHL protocol, which provides that those under investigation withdraw from the entourage of their respective team until they present. negative tests.