Sport was severely hit by the coronavirus outbreak on March 13, 2020.

The announcement of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's positive Covid-19 test late on March 12 led to a whole host of postponements, cancellations and suspensions throughout the sporting world the following day.

Here, the PA news agency looks at how a manic Friday the 13th unfolded.

1.28am – Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus, with the Blues' full first-team, coaching staff and a "number" of the backroom team entering self-isolation as a result.

2.06pm – Wales' Guinness Six Nations fixture against Scotland was called off.

2.25pm – Organisers postponed the Boston Marathon, due to take place on April 20.

2.40pm – West Ham announced that manager David Moyes was self-isolating after coming into direct contact with Arteta the previous weekend.

3.13pm – Germany became the latest European country to postpone their football programme as the Bundesliga, 2.Bundesliga and international matches were stopped until at least April 2.

5.06pm – The London Marathon was postponed, with organisers moving the event from April 26 to October 4.

5.28pm – A number of cricket counties – Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Yorkshire, Kent and Essex – announced a cancellation of overseas pre-season trips or an early return home.

6.54pm – The Premiership Rugby Cup final between Sale and Harlequins was postponed due to an individual developing symptoms consistent with coronavirus.

8.37pm – FIFA advised that all remaining international matches due to be played in March and April should be postponed indefinitely.