On 19 October, Johaug was suspended by Anti-Doping Norway for two months while the case was investigated. The Norwegian Olympic Committee later gave Johaug a 13-month suspension.
On October 19th, Johaug faced disciplinary action from Anti-Doping Norway involving a two-month suspension pending an investigation. Following this, the Norwegian Olympic Committee decided to impose a 13-month ban on Johaug.