Tampa Bay Lightning closes training facility due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests

Anthony Scultore Updated: Jun 19, 2020

NHL Insider, Bob McKenzie is breaking news that the Tampa Bay Lightning have closed their training facility due to several positive tests for COVID-19. At the moment three players and two staffers have tested positive and additional testing is taking place.

COVID-19 cases in Florida

Over 4000 new COVID-19 cases have been recently reported in the State of Florida. According to McKenzie’s report, if the additional tests come back negative the facility will reopen and the NHL will continue with Phase 2.

I believe it’s three players and two staff who tested positive. Remaining players and staff are being tested. If no further positive tests, expectation is training facility will re-open, Phase Two will continue. If there are further positive tests, well, we will see what happens.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 19, 2020

3 players and 2 staff of Lightning initially test positive for COVID… this comes shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies announce 5 players & 3 staff test positive in nearby Clearwater. https://t.co/g3FhyZUtdb
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 19, 2020

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