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The Ottawa Senators have joined Canada’s six other Canadian-based NHL teams in announcing plans to compensate part-time arena staff for the shifts lost due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

A statement from the Senators late Monday said that the club “is committed to developing a program based on the individual needs of our staff. These programs will help any part-time employee who requires support to avoid financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic.”

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The specifics of the program weren’t outlined, but the statement said that the organization is “continuing to do everything we can help ensure our staff remain safe and healthy during this time of uncertainty due to the spread of the coronavirus, including asking staff to work from home until further notice.”

There are four games remaining on the Senators home schedule, including a Wednesday meeting against the Edmonton Oilers, a March 24 game versus the Florida Panthers, a March 28 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and an April 4 contest with the Pittsburgh Penguins. But after the NHL announced an indefinite suspension of the remainder of the season last Thursday, it’s unclear when, or if, those games will be replayed.