USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 3:08 p.m. CT March 16, 2020 | Updated 3:09 p.m. CT March 16, 2020

Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium will be closed until at least April 6, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers announced Monday.(Photo: Chris Kohley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)

GRAND CHUTE - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers announced Monday that they will close Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The closing is effective immediately and will continue until at least April 6.The business office, the Snake Pit team storeand the Fox Club are affected by the closure.

Timber Rattlers president Rob Zerjav released the following letter in conjunction with the announcement:

"Dear Timber Rattlers Fans,

"With the recent closure of Spring Training camps and the delay to the start of the Major League Baseball season, the Minor League Baseball season, including the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, will also not start as previously planned on April 9.At this time, there has been no determination as to when the season might begin.

"With the health and well-being of the players, coaches, umpires, team employees and our fans in mind, we will continue to monitor the developments and follow guidelines set forth by public health agencies and our partners at Major League Baseball.

"Once the public health experts and agencies have decided it is safe to begin the 2020 season, and the players are physically ready to begin the season, we will do so.For now, we ask all fans to follow the protocols set forth by public health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

"As of today, the state of Wisconsin has placed a ban on all mass gatherings of 50 or more people.As such, all events scheduled in the Fox Club banquet facility at the stadium through May 11 will be postponed.This will include Fan Fest, the Welcome Home Banquet and Easter Brunch, which was scheduled for Sunday, April 12.In addition, the entire stadium and facility will be closed to the general public until at least April 6, 2020.Please visit timberrattlers.com or our social media channels to stay connected with the most up to date information.

"Your health and safety are the top priority right now and our thoughts are with those around the world who have been affected by this outbreak."

The Timber Rattlers were scheduled to open the season April 9 at 6:35 p.m. against the Burlington Bees at Fox Cities Stadium.

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