MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia has postponed its Fan Day following an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease among several members of the university's football program.
The school said Saturday five cases of the highly contagious viral infection were identified within the program.
The virus is common among children but can spread to adults, the school said in a release.
It said the virus usually goes away on its own in less than a week.
The school said its medical staff is taking "proper steps" to control the virus.
The school said because the virus is so contagious, it's in the public's best interest to postpone the Fan Day event that was scheduled for today.
It said the event possibly will be rescheduled if a later date becomes available.