NHL Says 26 Players Have Tested Positive Since Workouts Began

The NHL said that a total of 26 players have "reported testing positive for the new coronavirus since voluntary workouts began June 8." Today's update "includes four additional cases among those tested at team facilities, to go along with the 11 announced June 19." The league said that it is "aware of 11 other players testing positive outside the voluntary workout protocol." More than 250 players who worked out at team facilities were "administered more than 1,450 COVID-19 tests." Training camps can "open as early as July 10 if an agreement on testing, health and safety protocols and 'hub' cities" can be reached (AP, 6/29).