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NHL closes locker rooms to media amid coronavirus concerns

The NHL is taking extra precautions as the coronavirus epidemic spreads in North America.

Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that the NHL plans to close locker room access to media, on recommendation of Centers for Disease Control. Media availabilities will instead be conducted in formal press conference area in the arena.

Friedman also reports that the NBA, MLB, and MLS are expected to follow similar protocol.

The Penguins have yet to announce how they will handle postgame availability.

Coronavirus concerns are already affecting other sports leagues and tournaments across the world.

This week the NBA directed its teams to "begin developing processes and identifying actions required if they had to play games without fans in attendance.