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J.League Postpones Fixtures Until March 15 Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Japan has become the latest country to suspend football matches following the outbreak of the coronavirus after the J.League halted activities until March 15.

The country follows China, Vietnam, South Korea and Italy in postponing fixtures.

Per Fox Sports Asia, the J.League announced the postponements ina statementon Tuesday:

"Monday's meeting of a government panel of medical experts declared that the next week or two will be a critical juncture in terms of whether the COVID-19 rapidly spreads or can be contained.

"The J.