Nigel Pearson has criticised a lack of leadership from Prime Minister Boris Johnson after the government announced their latest measures for tackling coronavirus.
A press conference concerning the escalating pandemic was held on Thursday, with Johnson admitting then that postponing sporting fixtures was a possibility - but Pearson admitted he was left 'underwhelmed' at the advice given.
The Premier League and EFL then confirmed on Friday that all matches have been suspended until at least April 4 after crisis meetings were held.
Watford cancelled their planned training session earlier this week after members of the squad reported feeling unwell, with several clubs in the top flight notably affected by the virus.
Official guidelines issued by the government about mass gatherings in the country have remained the same, despite the decision to move the official response into the 'delay' phase.
And Pearson revealed to the media that he was disappointed with the stance from the authorities.
He said: 'I don't think we had any great leadership last night, listening to the Prime Minister.
'I was totally underwhelmed by the lack of leadership and clear message, in terms of what was said in that press conference.
'We are trying to be proactive ourselves and hopefully the Premier League will make strong decisions based on what is right for everybody in the game.'
But the spread of the illness among players and staff has now forced the hand of governing bodies, with UEFA also having cancelled next week's Champions League and Europa League clashes.
The reaction was sparked after the news broke on Thursday night that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi had both tested positive for coronavirus.
A host of individuals involved in football have also been forced to self-isolate, as per the official medical advice.
The government's softer approach to protecting communities has come under heavy criticism, with the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt and London mayor hopeful Rory Stewart breaking ranks to lambast the decision.
On Thursday, Johnson branded coronavirus the 'worst public health crisis in a generation' and warned that 'many more' people are going to die - but reassured the public that 'we will do the right thing at the right time.'
Suspension of sport at the highest level across the UK follows suit with other countries struggling to tackle the pandemic, although the Cheltenham Festival continues with more than 70,00 punters expected to pile in for Gold Cup Day.