Virus: Measures also taken in premier leagues

The measures taken in order to diminish the negative impact of coronavirus on the general public resulted in terminating the ongoing season in several sport disciplines. For example, iClinic Banska Bystrica were declared on Thursday champions of the Slovak ice hockey premier league 'Tipsport Liga' for the 2019-20 season. The decision, which was made by the League Board on Thursday, has secured the fourth champion's title in a row for Banska Bystrica. The premier basketball league in Slovakia on Thursday also decided to terminate the ongoing season early due to the spread of coronavirus. Moreover, the Slovak Football Association has asked UEFA to postpone Slovakia's EURO 2020 qualification semi-final play-off match against the Republic of Ireland that was due to be held in Bratislava on March 26. It was previously stated that the match would take place in an empty stadium due to the situation surrounding coronavirus.