Eight players from Germany's world junior squad tested positive for COVID-19 after they arrived at the tournament bubble in Edmonton, the IIHF announced Friday.
Two members of Sweden's staff have also tested positive.
The Germans must now quarantine until Dec. 24 in accordance with Alberta's provincial health regulations, while the Swedes must do the same until Dec. 21.
The IIHF will review the pre-competition schedule with the teams' new quarantine dates in mind and release a new schedule in the coming days.
Exhibition games are set to begin on Dec. 20 before the preliminary round kicks off on Dec. 25. Germany was set to face Austria in an exhibition contest on Dec. 21, while Sweden was scheduled to face Canada on the same day.
Germany is currently slated to face Finland in round-robin action on Christmas Day before a matchup with Canada on Dec. 26.
Over 2,000 tests have been administered to players, staff, and game officials since all 10 teams entered the bubble last week. Players and staff will undergo daily COVID-19 testing as the tournament progresses.
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