As of Thursday, roughly a third of the U.S. general population received at least one dose and 19.4% is fully vaccinated, compared to 11.91% with one shot and 1.76% fully vaccinated in Canada. The Associated Press asked all 31 NHL teams how many players, coaches and staff had been partially or fully vaccinated and if any had refused a vaccine, and none would provide specific details. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league is "monitoring, but (the) vaccination process is very much team by team and market by market." Memos were sent to players and teams last week reminding them to adhere to protocols — even if fully vaccinated. "It’s an equity issue because some people don’t have access to vaccine, like all of Canada, so that becomes a problem," Rutherford said.

Source: Fox News April 08, 2021 21:11 UTC