As it monitors the spread of the coronavirus, the NHL plans to close locker room access to the media according to reports. 

The new policy came on a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Sources said that the NHL could implement the new mandate as soon as Saturday.

All media availability will be conducted in formal news conference areas.

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