Seattle to Ban Gatherings of More Than 250 People Due to Coronavirus The ban, announced by Washington Gov.
Jay Inslee, includes sporting events and concerts in the Seattle metro area.
It has not yet been announced how long the ban will last or if it applies to other areas of the state.
There is an XFL game between the Seattle Dragons and the Los Angeles Wildcats scheduled for this Sunday at CenturyLink Field.
MLS' Seattle Sounders do not play a home match until March 21.
MLB's Seattle Mariners are scheduled to open the season at home against the Texas Rangers on March 26.
Spokane is scheduled to host the 2020 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 19 and March 21.
According to 'USA Today,' there have been more than 260 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington.
At least 24 people in the state have died, most from the Seattle metro area.
