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NHL halting asymptomatic COVID-19 testing after All-Star break

The NHL will be halting COVID-19 resting of asymptomatic players, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported Tuesday.

NEWS: Sources tell @DailyFaceoff that #NHL will no longer test asymptomatic players and staff following the All-Star break, provided Covid-19 rates continue to decline around the league.

Testing will only then be for cross-border travel (as required) and if symptoms arise.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) January 18, 2022

COVID-19 has run its course over the last month through the NHL with 73 percent of rosters testing positive for the virus.