The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no mass gathering around the U.S. with 50 or more people be held for the next eight weeks.
“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, citing conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of events as examples.
The recommendation does not apply to “the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businesses” and is not intended to supersede the advice of local health officials.
“This recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities,” it said, “and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus.”
The CDC urged people to take care with even small gatherings.
“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,” added the organization.
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