LINDEN, N.J. (CBSNew York) — While Major League Baseball is exploring a plan that could see games being played without fans by early July, Dr. Anthony Fauci is saying not so fast for any sports action anytime soon.
In fact, the infectious disease expert said all sports could be put on hold for the rest of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci said the lack of widespread testing and quick results are the biggest roadblocks. Regarding baseball’s potential plan, Fauci said, “I would love to be able to have all sports back, but right now when you look at the country, we’re not ready for that yet.