11:42 AM PT -- The Governor of Washington has also announced a ban on large events in 3 counties ... which means Sunday's XFL game in Seattle between the Dragons and L.A. Wildcats will be played without fans.
The Seattle Mariners will not play at home for the month of March.
The Golden State Warriors will be the first NBA team to play in front of an empty home arena this season ... with San Francisco banning events larger than 1,000 people due to coronavirus.
The Health Officer of SF announced the decision on Wednesday .