Study: Attending Ottawa Senators game best way to isolate self from coronavirus - The Beaverton

Study: Attending Ottawa Senators game best way to isolate self from coronavirus

– For those looking to quarantine themselves from the , health officials are recommending attending any home game to escape crowds or any human contact.

“Our research that almost all of the seats have never been in contact with a person since they were installed,” said Dr. Keith Phillips of the local health unit who conducted the study. “We couldn’t have found a more lonely or remote facility. Those who are self isolating can relax and enjoy a game no one else is watching.”

While the San Jose Sharks will comply with an order banning game attendance, Sens fans took the initiative to avoid mass gatherings years before the became a threat to make the a permanent isolation facility with 18,652 vacant chairs.

“Players will feel flattered, but I worry if having someone watch the game will affect the player performance,” said coach D.J. Smith.

Meanwhile, Sens players will continue to sit in the vacant chairs instead of the players bench when not on the ice.