Figure skating: Yuzuru Hanyu to skip Grand Prix series due to virus concerns

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu will sit out the International Skating Union's upcoming Grand Prix series due to concerns about the novel coronavirus, the Japan Skating Federation said Friday.In a statement through the federation, Hanyu, who has asthma, said he was taking the precaution because of the higher risk he faces from the pneumonia-causing coronavirus."As people with respiratory problems are at greater risk of becoming severely ill, I want to be as careful as possible," Hanyu said."By exercising self-restraint, I can also contribute to the effort to stop the spread of infect…READ FULL ARTICLE