Only hours after the Australian government called for its citizens to cancel all non-essential travel, the Australian rules Australian Football League (AFL) announced it was postponing its seasons until May 31.
Australia's various football leagues were among the few remaining professional sports playing on across the globe in its attempts to halt the spread of the virus.
The government's recommendation against non-essential interstate travel, and some states closing borders, prompted the AFL's suspension. The first round started last Thursday and was being played out across the weekend. The AFL women's competition was canceled.
Australia's National Rugby League and soccer's A-League were continuing.