You Can’t Touch This: Professional Sports Leagues Temporarily Limit Locker Room Access Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Change is coming for media members and staff members of the NBA, NHL, MLS and MLB. With the concern of the Coronavirus rising, there are a few changes that will begin this week.

Earlier this evening, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Hockey League (NHL) today issued the following joint statement:

“After consultation with infectious disease and public health experts, and 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.  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 games and practices.

“We will continue to closely monitor this situation and take any further steps necessary to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.”

Information is still forming on the situation and how long things will be restricted. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB and sports news.