Amid the coronavirus scare, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr briefed the media today to explain the situation for the Bay Area franchise, per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports.

COVID-19, more commonly known as the novel coronvavirus, has been swept up as a global virus affecting many countries, including the United States. With the first U.S. death confirmed on Tuesday in Seattle, along with more cases caught around the country, the NBA has also worked to plan a course of action to minimize potential spread of the virus between its players, staff, officials, and fans.

Clearly, the Warriors are also doing their part to protect not just the players, but their fans as well.

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The coronavirus is a fast-acting virus that is airborne and contagious, with medical officials warning limited interpersonal contact along with thorough and frequent hand washing as a means to minimize the spread. It was first discovered in Wuhan, China, before travel between the country and other nations — like the U.S. and Italy — spread coronavirus.

While around 1-2 percent of the population has contracted the virus, coronavirus is described as being very dangerous for people with existing medical conditions along with older folks.

The NBA, a 24/7 sport with much interaction between fans and players, is a potential hotbed for the spread of germs. Sure enough, league officials have warned teams about the possible global epidemic in the past week as U.S. authorities scramble to prevent more cases, including limiting international travel and working on a cure for the coronavirus.

Steve Kerr and the Warriors are no different from the potential impact of coronavirus, particularly with the Pacific Northwest metropolitan reporting a death due to the virus.