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On Monday, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee canceled a media summit scheduled to start Sunday because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
Nancy Armour of USA Today reported the news, noting more than 100 athletes were set to appear at the four-day event in Los Angeles.
"As we weighed this decision, we relied on the expert opinion of our USOPC medical staff, our Infectious Disease Advisory Group, CDC professionals and local leaders, and came to the joint conclusion that the potential of spread or infection, however remote or unlikely, could have a real impact on the athletes of Team USA," USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said.