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The Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer,
National Basketball Association, and National Hockey League
issued a statement citing "consultation with infectious disease
and public health experts" in making the decision.
"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," they said.
"Media access will be maintained in designated locations outside
of the locker room and clubhouse setting.
"These temporary changes will be effective beginning with
tomorrow’s (Tuesday's) games and practices."
The National Football League, whose season ended with last
month's Super Bowl, was not included in the statement.
Media are regular fixtures in U.S. professional sports locker
rooms, where athletes frequently speak with reporters.
Concern over the recent coronavirus outbreak has impacted daily
life for millions of people across the globe and disrupted major
international sporting events.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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