TORONTO – Leafs coach Randy Carlyle has joined the rest of his team in getting his mumps shot.
“Well I just got my shot today,” Carlyle said Sunday prior to a game against the Los Angeles Kings. “They dragged me in. I was the last one.
READ MORE: Is the NHL going through a mumps outbreak? 9 players affected so far
Get weekly health news
“I thought that I had it 58 years ago so I didn’t think I’d need another one but I guess there’s a new strain out that they better look after us. We’re taking every precaution that’s available to us and, as I said, the inoculation has been offered to all of our players.”
- Danielle Smith takes hands-off approach to First Nation’s trans care safe haven
- Ottawa announces $5M for HIV prevention and support, including self-testing kits
- Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis
- Alberta First Nation invokes treaty clause to set up gender-affirming care safe haven
READ MORE: Sidney Crosby latest victim of NHL mumps outbreak
Penguins star Sidney Crosby is the latest NHL player to be diagnosed with mumps.
The NHL is dealing with a widespread outbreak of the virus, with players from Anaheim, Minnesota, the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils among those affected.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.