As the globe continues to grapple with the fast-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), professional sports leagues have begun to spring into action with precautionary measures. On Wednesday the World Health Organization declared the crisis to be a pandemic.
Earlier this week MLB, MLS, NBA and NHL issued a joint statement that outlined why clubhouse and locker room access would be limited to players and essential staff members.
“After consultation with infectious disease and public health experts, and given the issues that can be associated with close contact in pre- and post-game settings, all team locker rooms and clubhouses will be open only to players and essential employees of teams and team facilities until further notice,” it read.