The rapid tests showed positive but they were confirmed negative in all cases after follow-up testing using the gold-standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The Clippers had paused all team activities and were isolating out of an abundance of caution, but were cleared Friday to resume practice and game play. “The Nanaimo Clippers, like all the BCHL teams, have been diligently following public health orders to eliminate any potential for exposure to COVID-19,” the club said in a statement. “Unfortunately, a news report was released [Thursday] suggesting that a number of Nanaimo Clippers had COVID-19. “That report was based on inconclusive testing, but on further testing, it’s clear that no Nanaimo Clipper player or staff member had or has COVID-19.”