All MHSAA winter tournaments suspended immediately due to coronavirus concerns

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has suspended all winter tournaments immediately and indefinitely. 

The organization posted a tweet on the update at 2:21 p.m. Thursday.

Practices and competitions for spring sports are currently being decided by local administrators at the school level. 

Parents can contact their schools' athletic director for updates.

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More updates are expected by the end of the business day on the MHSAA website here.

►Do you have more questions about COVID-19 in Michigan? Check out the state's website. 

The state has set up a website for COVID-19, and their preparations for dealing with the virus

What are the symptoms and ways to prevent COVID-19?

The CDC says patients with the confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: 

• Fever 
• Cough 
• Shortness of breath 

To slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan the state gave the following recommendations:  

• Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
• STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK, and individuals at risk of severe illness should consider staying at home to avoid others who are sick.
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, keyboards, cell phones and light switches.
• Communicate and reinforce best practices for washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes.
• Be sure to maintain a supply of medications, food, and other essentials in your house.
• Cancel or postpone large gatherings, conferences and sporting events (e.g. events with over 100 people).
• Reduce in-person gatherings and activities, especially for organizations with individuals at risk of severe illness. Consider offering video or audio of events.
• Consider tele-learning or tele-work opportunities, where feasible.
• Limit non-essential work travel.
• If you care for a loved one living in a care facility, monitor the situation, ask about the health of the other residents frequently, and know the protocol if there is an outbreak.
• Limit visitors at hospitals and other facilities to only those who are absolutely necessary and implement screening of visitors for temperature and respiratory symptoms.

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