With the World Health Organization stating today that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now classified as a pandemic, it has taken no time for organizations, colleges, and companies to begin advising against opening up major events and spaces to the public.

The NCAA has just released a statement saying that they will be limiting sporting events — including their Division I Men's and Women's basketball tournaments — to essential staff and limited family attendance.

This comes only a few days before Selection Sunday where March Madness, the NCAA's major college basketball tournament, begins. The NCAA makes significant money from the tournament but due to the hysteria this new pandemic is causing nationwide, they will make the safe decision and limit attendance.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has officially banned all gatherings — including Golden State Warrior games — of more than 1,000 people. The San Francisco Chronicle reported, "The order will go into effect within the next 24 hours — the city has to provide direct notification to venues — and will last for at least two weeks."

While major cities like San Francisco and the NCAA are taking notice of the threat of the spread of the coronavirus, we will have to wait and see how many other events, organizations, and companies will follow suit.