NBA suggests restricting fan interactions in coronavirus memo sent to all 30 teams

NBA has passed along a memo to all 30 NBA teams regarding coronavirus, outlining ideas to prevent and tackle spread of virus. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe first reported about NBA coronavirus memo. NBA coronavirus memo includes various suggestions for players, mostly revolving around fan interactions. 

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NBA coronavirus memo: league sends a memo to 30 NBA teams regarding coronavirus

suggestions from NBA include small changes in ir interactions with fans. players are advised to fistbump ir fans instead of high-fives and avoid using ir items like pens or jerseys to sign autographs. NBA is also concerned regarding a possible surge in coronavirus outbreak. Pre-draft combines, on-site workouts and international events could be cancelled, which is one of league's primary concerns. 

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According to reports, NBA and National Basketball Association have been working with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and a researcher at Columbia University to deal with coronavirus outbreak and its impact on NBA. In NBA coronavirus memo, coronavirus was termed as a situation that could 'change rapidly'. NBA also issued a statement regarding coronavirus outbreak, saying that fans, players and employees safety is paramount. y will continue to monitor outbreak closely and continue working with CDC. NBA has also been updating teams with latest information about coronavirus outbreak. 

NBA coronavirus memo: NBA players on virus outbreak

Portland Trail Blazers CJ McCollum also tweeted about coronavirus outbreak in USA, informing people about news and advising people to wash hands and take care. He also added that he would take a break from signing autographs for some time. Boston Celtics Kemba Walker also made a comment about coronavirus outbreak. While player said he will be careful, he will be signing autographs with his own marker. 

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As coronavirus cases have increased in rth America, league is yet to cancel or postpone any of ir scheduled game. If an NBA player were to contract coronavirus, he will miss two weeks according to NBA's medical officials. NBA is currently preparing for global Hoop Summit in Oregon and NBA Draft in May. On or hand, world sports are facing a major impact after coronavirus outbreak. primary concern are Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which could be cancelled. 

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