Influenza A Outbreaks in Two Professional Ice Hockey Teams during COVID-19 Epidemic

Influenza A outbreaks occurred in two professional hockey teams just after two games they played against each other. Thirteen players and two staff members fell ill during 17-20 April 2022, while COVID-19 was prevalent. Altogether, seven players missed an important game due to influenza. The rapid diagnosis permitted effective pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical control of the outbreaks.

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Influenza A outbreaks occurred in two professional hockey teams after they played against each other, resulting in 13 players and 2 staff members falling ill during the prevalent COVID-19 period. Seven players missed an important game due to influenza. Rapid diagnosis enabled effective control of the outbreaks through pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical measures.