The CDC recommends canceling all events with more than 50 people to curb the spread of coronavirus
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put forward new guidelines on Sunday recommending that all gatherings and events of 50 people and more be postponed until May.
The US has reported over 3,668 cases of coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19. The disease has also killed 68 people in the US and has spread to over 100 countries.
"Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities," the CDC said.
- "Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals."
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put forward new guidelines on Sunday recommending that all gatherings and events of 50 people and more be postponed until May.
As of Sunday evening, the US has reported over 3,668 cases of coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19. The disease has also killed 68 people in the US and has spread to over 100 countries.
The CDC announced the new guidelines in a statement:
"Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities," the CDC said. "Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals."
"Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States."
"Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing. When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual."
"This recommendation does not apply to the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businessesThis recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus. This recommendation is not intended to supersede the advice of local public health officials."
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