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Coronavirus: Why are sports events being cancelled?

Across the world, major sporting events have been cancelled to try and contain the virus.

Mark Sheehan, Oxford Biomedical Research Centre Ethics Fellow, explains why governments and sporting organisations have taken that decision.

Photo: Spectators queue at the gate to gain entry ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020
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