More than 119,100 people have been infected globally by the flu-like virus and nearly 4,300 have died, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements. The pandemic rocked the North American sports calendar on Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of the figure skating world championships and the announcement that college basketball’s annual ‘March Madness’ tournament would take place without fans in attendance.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said his team were “stunned.”