Coronavirus updates, April 2: Patriots' plane delivers 1.2million masks to USA

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 45,500 people and spread across 203 countries. We provide you with the updates of how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 02, 2020 23:52 IST

The New England Patriots' team plane has been used to transport 1.2million protective masks to medics fighting coronavirus in Massachusetts and New York.
The New England Patriots' team plane has been used to transport 1.2million protective masks to medics fighting coronavirus in Massachusetts and New York.
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The New England Patriots' team plane has been used to transport 1.2million protective masks to medics fighting coronavirus in Massachusetts and New York.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, taking the lives of over 45,500 people, and spreading across 203 countries.

The biggest news for the world of sport is the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics from 2020 to March 23, 2021, while Wednesday saw Wimbledon being cancelled and Champions League and Europa League being suspended. Several other tournaments, including the IPL, Premier League and French Open have been postponed.

Suspensions or cancellations have also impacted Moto GP, Bundesliga, ATP Tour, La Liga, Euro 2020, BWF Tour, ICC World Test Championship, Copa America, WTA Tour and several Formula One (F1) races among others.

Here are the updates from around the world as they happen:

 

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