Keyword: coronafear https://freerepublic.com/tag/coronafear/ en-us Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:56:19 GMT Focus Forum 15 Because of coronavirus, March Madness should be played without fans, players group says https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3820809/posts The National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to hold upcoming "March Madness” tournament games without fans as a way to protect athletes from contracting and spreading the coronavirus. The nonprofit advocates for the rights and safety of college athletes. On Saturday, the group said it’s in the best interest of the NCAA to take "precautions” to help prevent a pandemic. "They should also make public which actions will be taken and when,” according to a statement. "Precautions should include cancelling all auxiliary events that put players in contact with crowds such as meet and greets and press... Penn Live https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3820809/posts#comment Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:56:19 GMT