-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Quote Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks confirmed today that several players have presented with symptoms of mumps with one confirmed diagnosis. The team has worked from the outset with the Vancouver Health Authority, NHL, NHLPA and BC Centre for Disease Control to minimize transmission of the illness. In keeping with BC Centre of Disease Control and Vancouver Coastal Health guidelines, players presenting symptoms are immediately being tested and quarantined in isolation for a five-day period from the onset of symptoms or until test results prove negative. Vaccines are also being administered to minimize further risk of contraction along with universal preventative hygiene measures as recommended by Vancouver Coastal Health including disinfecting all dressing room areas. "We're taking this very seriously given how easily mumps can spread," said Canucks General Manager, Jim Benning. "At this point Troy Stecher is the only player with a confirmed test result. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have each presented symptoms. We'll continue to follow all protocols in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health guidelines in order to prevent further infection." Vancouver Coastal Health authorities will be on hand at Rogers Arena today to screen players and staff and immunize those who need it. Mumps is a virus that causes swollen and tender glands, particularly the salivary gland. It also causes flu-like symptoms such as fever and body aches. Mumps is spread through respiratory droplets of saliva and mucus from the nose, mouth and throat and can be present in a person for up to two weeks before symptoms arise. Anyone who has reason to believe they present symptoms of mumps are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or public health office for assistance. Further information is available at Vancouver Coastal Health www.vch.ca. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-report-mumps-diagnosis/c-287097944 Update #1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type R Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Or maybe its 5 players being potentially traded, so won't dress for fear of injury!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Lol wonder if it's Hansen, Burrows and Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Tweet makes it sound like the team as a whole won't play but I assume it's just the 5 players sitting out? That's nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Thats it.... Now playoffs are in jeopardy........ terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Oh, FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Thats it.... Now playoffs are in jeopardy........ terrible news. The playoffs were in jeopardy before this, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 WOW! This is crazy... Party time didn't go so well? Jeeze who's gonna play tomorrow? Troy Stecher is the only player with a confirmed test result. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund 3 D men so that means we need to call someone up to play. Hope it's McEneny or Subban. Gaunce gets in and then we probably call up Grenier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: Tweet makes it sound like the team as a whole won't play but I assume it's just the 5 players sitting out? That's nuts. Hmmmm. Suspicious. 5 days before deadline? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Geez, thought most had the MMR vaccine these days. Isn't it administered in schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Canucks need the CDC, just not this CDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combover Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow that sucks for the entire team. Hope for a speedy recovery For all those infected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Stecher, just got a puppy and now has mumps. Did we sign a 12 year old? You just have to laugh now, its really getting ridiculous. The hockey gods are trying to tell Jim something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 minute ago, debluvscanucks said: Geez, thought most had the MMR vaccine these days. Isn't it administered in schools? In Canada, and at least when I was in school, yes. Not sure about Russia or Finland though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Our franchise has Ebola! How long have we all cried tears of blood?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Just now, S'all Good Man said: The hockey gods are trying to tell Jim something... It's time to tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Swollen and tender glands. Uh huh huh huh. Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 4 nights at the roxy is always bad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Buy Buy Buy... gotta keep our GOOD playoff chances alive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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