Sanders cancels Cleveland rally amid coronavirus concerns

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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 tonight’s 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

[NCProgressive]

1. lol

It would have been redundant anyway.

[democrattotheend]

4. How about give credit where credit is due?

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.

[marble falls]

2. I guess he'll be 'Biden' his time.

[Fresh_Start]

3. Good for Sanders nt

nt