A norovirus outbreak has Finland’s women’s national ice hockey team on alert just ahead of the Winter Olympics. According to the “Kronen Zeitung”, four players were hit by a severe gastrointestinal infection – the opening game against Canada is now in the balance!
As reported from the Finnish team environment, it is the highly contagious norovirus. For security reasons, training and all media appearances were canceled on Wednesday. Extreme caution is exercised in the Olympic Village.
Particularly explosive: According to the regulations, a team must have at least 17 players – including two goalkeepers. If this minimum number is not reached, there is even a risk of rejection. The sick players and their roommates were immediately isolated. The norovirus causes sudden, severe vomiting diarrhea and is considered extremely contagious; it is usually transmitted via contaminated food or water.
Whether the prestigious duel against Canada can actually take place on Thursday evening will be decided at short notice.
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