The Tampa Bay Lightning closed their facilities Thursday after three players and additional staff tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The closure comes some two weeks after players were allowed to return to their respective facilities to take part in voluntary on- and off-ice workouts. Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said in a statement that the players have self-isolated and are asymptomatic "other than a few cases of low-grade fever." WATCH | Positive tests could put NHL return in jeopardy:As professional sports leagues plot their return to action, CBC News' Cameron MacIntosh details the recent spike in the number of athletes who have contracted COVID-19. 2:43"The Lightning are steadfast in doing all that we can to ensure the health and safety of our players, staff, fans and the community," BriseBois said.

Source: CBC News June 19, 2020 19:21 UTC