Newcastle United have reacted to the Premier League's decision to suspend play until April 4.
The Magpies were due to take on Sheffield United at St James' Park at 3pm on Saturday in front of a full stadium but that game will now be postponed, along with the FA Cup quarter-final later this month against Manchester City.
Newcastle players left the training ground at lunchtime today and were handed fitness schedules to keep in shape during the next month or so.
A United statement read: "The Premier League has stated its intention that matches will resume on Saturday 4th April – when Newcastle United are scheduled to travel to AFC Bournemouth – subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
"Supporters with tickets for either the Premier League match against Sheffield United or Emirates FA Cup tie with Manchester City should retain their tickets, which will be valid for any respective rearranged games.
"Meanwhile, Friday's Under-23s fixture with Aston Villa at Whitley Park has also been postponed, with under-23s and Academy football suspended in line with the first team.
"Announcements on future matches will be made in due course.
"The club can confirm that no players or technical staff currently have coronavirus or are exhibiting any symptoms.
"However, as a precaution, Newcastle United is proactively shutting down all on-site football operations at the club’s Training Centre and Academy for a minimum of two weeks.
"During this period, first team players will carry out individual exercise programmes at home."
