SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento music venues are preparing the worst in the aftermath events across the country are canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
In a statement released Thursday, downtown's Harlow's said it has installed hand sanitizer stations around the venue for attendees, staff and artists because of concerns over the virus known as COVID-19. The venue said it also updated its sanitation procedures.
Harlow's said that shows and tours could be canceled due to the coronavirus, but it would host concerts as long as musicians are willing to perform.
"They say the show must go on, and we will do all we can to make sure they do," according to Harlow's statement.
When asked for comment, Ace of Spades shared a link to a statement written by it's parent company Live Nation, as well as entertainment giants Anschutz Entertainment Group, Creative Artists Agency, William Morris Endeavor, Paradigm and UTA.
The groups collectively recommended large-scale events to be postponed through the end of March. Smaller-scale events would follow guidance from local government officials, according to the statement.
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CORONAVIRUS BACKGROUND:
According to the CDC, coronavirus (COVID-19) is a family of viruses that is spreadable from person to person. Coronavirus is believed to have been first detected in a seafood market in Wuhan, China in December 2019. If someone is sick with coronavirus, the symptoms they may show include mild to severe respiratory illness, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Currently, there is no vaccine, however, the CDC suggests the following precautions, along with any other respiratory illness:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
The CDC also says facemasks should only be used by people who show symptoms of the virus. If you’re not sick, you do not have to wear a facemask. The CDC says the immediate risk to the U.S. public is low.
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