PEORIA, Ariz. —
The death toll in the United States has reached 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, sporting events in Italy will be played in empty venues for at least the next month and the Padres are bumping elbows.
The coronavirus has created a run on hand sanitizer at stores and changed hygiene habits throughout the world, and it is increasingly affecting the way professional athletes behave.
Dr. Kenneth Taylor, one of the team physicians, spoke to Padres players and coaches Wednesday about the realities of COVID-19 and precautions they should take to avoid contracting the virus.