BNP Paribas Open not to be held as per schedule amid Coronavirus concerns

BNP Paribas Open, scheduled to begin on March 9, has been postponed to combat spre of Coronavirus. In a statement on Sunday evening, organisers of tennis tournament stated that tournament will t be taking place at scheduled time keeping in view "safety of participants and attendees at event."

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statement re that a public health emergency has been declared in region after a confirmed case of Coronavirus and that "safety of participants and attendees at event". 

statement furr re: "It is t in public interest of fans, players and neighboring areas for this tournament to proceed. We all have to join toger to protect community from coronavirus outbreak.”

Tournament Director Tommy Hass said, "We are very disappointed that tournament will t take place, but health and safety of local community, fans, players, volunteers, sponsors, employees, vendors, and everyone involved with event is of paramount importance. We are prepared to hold tournament on ar date and will explore options.”

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anuncement comes a day after ATP and WTA anunced measures aimed at combatting spre of dely Coronavirus. Multiple sporting events have been affected due to virus, with some events have closed doors for public, ors have been postponed or even cancelled. 

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In United States, more than 500 cases of virus have been confirmed and reported. Cases have been identified in 34 states.  Globally, more than 3,800 people have died, with epicentre being in China. virus has infected more than 1,10,000 people globally and has w spre to rth America South America, Europe, New Zealand, and as many as 80 or countries. 

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