Vaccine inequity between Canada, U.S. leaves NHL in tough spot

Sumary of Vaccine inequity between Canada, U.S. leaves NHL in tough spot:

• The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could get vaccinated against COVID-19..
• NHL concerned about Canucks’ COVID-19 outbreak, but confident team can complete schedule As vaccinations ramp up past a pace of 3 million a day in the U.S, the NHL is in a tougher spot than the other three major North American professional sports leagues because seven of its 31 teams are based in Canada..
• While the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball are relaxing virus protocols when a certain percentage of each team is fully vaccinated, the top hockey league in the world is facing a severe outbreak with the Vancouver Canucks and grappling with vaccine inequity on opposite sides of the border..
• While hope is on the way with 45 million doses expected to be available by July for the nation of 38 million people, cases in Canada are surging, and the NHL is not immune..
• 4:40 Vancouver Canucks confirm team 25 people infected with COVID-19 variant Vancouver Canucks confirm team 25 people infected with COVID-19 variant The Canucks reported 21 players and four staff members tested positive for the virus and another is considered a close contact..
• Team physician Jim Bovard called the outbreak “a stark reminder of how quickly the virus can spread and its serious impact, even among healthy, young athletes.”.
• Among the responses, the Tampa Bay Lightning said some players and staff had been vaccinated, the Rangers said many were getting a shot, the Detroit Red Wings said a majority and the Columbus Blue Jackets a vast majority of players and coaches had received at least one dose….

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From Global News - April 9, 2021