The English Premier League soccer division has suspended its season until April 3 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Details:
The English Premier League, the world's most widely-watched and richest soccer division, has suspended all games until April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier on Friday, Everton confirmed that, as a precautionary measure, its entire first-team squad and coaching staff is undertaking a period of self-isolation following medical advice after a first-team player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus. Unlike many countries across Europe, the British government still hasn't officially banned sporting events or mass gatherings. Speaking on Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. was moving to the "delay" stage of of its plan to tackle the virus, which has so far claimed 10 lives in the country, with almost 600 cases.
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