Test for coronavirus head coach of the Yaroslavl club of the Continental hockey League (KHL) Lokomotiv canadian Mike Pelino gave a positive result.
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Test for coronavirus head coach of the Yaroslavl club of the Continental hockey League (KHL) Lokomotiv canadian Mike Pelino gave a positive result.
60-year-old Pelino is located in Canada on March 13. He headed the “locomotive” in the course of the season-2019/20, his contract will expire April 30.
“Michael Pelino and his wife Kimberly was diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, Michael together with his family is at home, in Canada, where he received the necessary medical assistance. Today, the agent of the coach reported some improvement in his health. Also in contact by phone with Michael Pelino is now the doctor of our team. HC “Lokomotiv” Pelino family expresses heartfelt support in these difficult days, we wish you victory in the fight against infection and a speedy recovery!” the statement of the club.
Dear fans!
Michael Pelino and his wife Kimberly was diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, Michael together with his family is at home, in Canada, where he received the necessary medical assistance. pic.twitter.com/90hKYVYHJH
— HC Lokomotiv (@hclokomotiv) March 29, 2020
season of the KHL was prematurely saverse due to the coronavirus. Lokomotiv came out of the game on March 11, after losing the “Jokerit” in the first round of the Gagarin Cup. Pelino went to Canada two days after concluding performances of teams and players since then no contact.
Hockey players of the Yaroslavl club will not be centrally to test for the presence of coronavirus infection after a positive test Pelino, as they had no contact with a specialist in the last two weeks.
“the Team disbanded long time ago, we finished performances March 11. From March 13, the team disbanded, we have now no training process, no gambling, of course. Centrally one test will not” – said TASS press attache of the Yaroslavl club Alexander sahanov.
