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Washington Huskies cancel all sports competitions through March 29 amid coronavirus concerns

The University of Washington will suspend athletic-related activities and events through March 29 due to concerns of the novel coronavirus.

“The University of Washington athletic department has announced it will suspend all athletic-related activities and events, including workouts, training and practices, through the end of the winter quarter and Spring Break (March 29) for all student-athletes,” the UW said in a statement. “Department leadership and the medical team will re-assess the situation at the start of the spring quarter (March 30) to make a decision about athletic-related events and activities moving forward.”

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