Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Twitter Saturday afternoon the NHL will be closing team dressing rooms beginning immediately to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Starting today, @NHL will close dressing rooms to media, on recommendation of Centers for Disease Control (@CDCgov) in effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. NBA, MLB + MLS are expected to follow. Media availabilities will be conducted in formal press conference area. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2020

There have been more than 100,000 cases of coronavirus around the world with 340 reported cases and 14 deaths in the US.

The Blackhawks are scheduled to play the St. Louis Blues at the United Center at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The game will be covered by an all-female broadcast team.

UPDATE: The Blackhawks' dressing room was open to the media following Sunday's morning skate.

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