Amid the growing concern about the coronavirus, Michigan State’s athletic department on Wednesday afternoon said team activities and practices will continue but noted it’s a developing situation.

“Understanding that we are dealing with a fluid situation, as it currently stands, Michigan State’s athletic teams are preparing for postseason and regular-season competition as scheduled,” the university said in a released statement. “Daily team activities and practices will continue as we monitor the situation. Decisions for team travel are determined on a case-by-case basis, although there are no changes to announce at this point. The athletic department is taking direction from the university which has constant contact with the Ingham County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

Michigan State on Wednesday announced, effective noon, it was canceling in-person classes and moving them online through April 20. That came on the same day the World Health Organization labeled the coronavirus a ‘pandemic.’

The timing comes as the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis starts on Wednesday night. The Spartans, who earned a share of the conference’s regular-season title, are the No. 2 seed and will play either Ohio State or Purdue at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Michigan State’s football team is also scheduled to start spring practice on Tuesday and the spring game is set for April 18.

As the coronavirus has spread worldwide, there have been significant changes, including involving athletics. The Ivy League cancelled its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and on Wednesday announced the conference was scrapping all spring practices and competitions.

The Big Ten announced on Wednesday the men’s basketball tournament will continue as planned with spectators. However, a little more than an hour later, NCAA president Mark Emmert said upcoming championships, including the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, will be played without fans.

“The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel,” Emmert said in a statement. “Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance. While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.”