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Toronto Maple Leafs pausing team activities because of the coronavirus, NHL says

The Toronto Maple Leafs are pausing team activities through next Sunday because of the coronavirus, the NHL announced.

The league said that a decision will be made in the coming days on when Toronto's facilities will open again.

The move comes as the league postponed 12 games involving U.S. teams playing Canadian-based teams from Monday to Thursday, citing concern about "the fluid nature of federal travel restrictions."

Beginning this week, the NHL introduced enhanced protocols through at least Jan. 7 that include daily COVID-19 testing, social distancing at team facilities and restrictions on where players can go outside of the rink, hotel or home.

The NHL has not mandated a booster vaccine for players, though the league has recommended it.