XtraTime Correspondent: The last ever Kolkata Derby in the history of I-League between Quess East Bengal and Mohun Bagan has all the probabilities to happen at an empty Salt Lake Stadium on 15th March, reliable sources confirmed XtraTime.in .
The Sports ministry has asked all national federations, including the BCCI, to follow the Health Ministry’s advisory and avoid large gatherings in sports events keeping in mind the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The government on Wednesday suspended all visas, barring a few categories like diplomatic and employment, in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus as cases across India rose to 60.
The outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, has led to more than 4,000 deaths globally.
No doubt, the passionate football fans of the city would no doubt be utterly disappointed if the derby finally happens at an empty stadium. But nothing his important than the safety measures of the human beings.