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Related: About this forumSanders cancels Cleveland rally amid coronavirus concerns
Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) campaign announced on Tuesday they were cancelling a Tuesday rally in Cleveland, Oh. amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Out of concern for public health and safety, we are canceling tonights rally in Cleveland, Mike Casca, communications director for the Sanders campaign, said in a statement.
We are heeding the public warnings from Ohio state officials, who have communicated concern about holding large, indoor events during the coronavirus outbreak," he continued. "Sen. Sanders would like to express his regret to the thousands of Ohioans who had planned to attend the event tonight.
The announcement comes as the virus spreads across the U.S. Ohio confirmed its first case of the virus on Tuesday. Fifteen people in the state are being tested for possible exposure, according to The Associated Press.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486886-sanders-cancels-cleveland-rally-amid-coronavirus-concerns
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NCProgressive
(1,315 posts)It would have been redundant anyway.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democrattotheend
(11,607 posts)A lot of us have been calling on both of our candidates to stop doing rallies to set an example. I'm actually surprised Bernie was the first to do so.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
marble falls
(57,333 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Fresh_Start
(11,330 posts)nt
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden