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Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour Has to 'Shut It Down' If Player Gets Coronavirus

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The PGA Tour has continued play despite numerous sports organizations either canceling or postponing their seasons on Wednesday and Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, No. 1 world golfer Rory McIlroy said that he felt the tour should "shut it down" if a player tests positive for the disease.

"It's a scary time, and I think the PGA Tour have taken a step in the right direction and I think we just have to take it day by day," McIlroy said per ESPN's Bob Harig.

"More than anything, everyone needs to get tested.