Padres address coronavirus concerns with players

Padres players practice good hygiene as they bump elbows rather than slap hands while heading into the dugout between innings of Wednesday’s game against the Royals. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Padres players told to curb interaction with fans, each other to help prevent possible spread of coronavirus

PEORIA, Ariz. —

The death toll in the United States has reached 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, sporting events in Italy will be played in empty venues for at least the next month and the Padres are bumping elbows.

The coronavirus has created a run on hand sanitizer at stores and changed hygiene habits throughout the world, and it is increasingly affecting the…