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NBA, MLB, NHL Close Locker Rooms to Media Due to Coronavirus

The NBA, NHL and MLB are all closing their respective locker rooms to the media due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to multiple reports.

"NBA is planning to limit locker room access to only players and essential team personnel in wake of coronavirus," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday. "Teams are also instructed to create a 6-to-8 foot distance between players and media in availability sessions outside locker rooms."

Major League Baseball has taken a similar stance to the NBA and NHL. The league will also "monitor local markets and remain nimble if local health authorities recommend games not be played," per ESPN's Jeff Passan.