JAVITS CENTER READY: Hospital bed booths at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, which is being turned into a makeshift field hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Getty Images)
As the spread of COVID-19 and the virus that causes it continue to affect the live events industry, here are the latest developments as well as recent postponements/cancellations as reported by Pollstar, VenuesNow and other media outlets. All Pollstar and VenuesNow stories here are open to nonsubscribers. Updated 12 p.m. ET April 7.
ESPN: Sources: MLB, Union Focused On Plan That Could Allow Season To Start As Early As May In Arizona
Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns Could Finish Regular Season At Veterans Memorial Coliseum, If Season Resumes
NOLA.com: New Orleans Convention Center Sees $38M Hit This Year From Coronavirus As Events Dry Up; Rodrigue Steps Down
Washington Post: After $25 Million Stimulus, Stunned NSO Players Receive One-Week Notice From Kennedy Center
Reuters: Rotterdam Concert Hall To Admit Coronavirus Patients Instead Of Eurovision Fans
The Oregonian: Tape And Two Hours To Transform Oregon Convention Center Into Coronavirus Homeless Shelter
Chicago Tribune: Goodman Theatre Leads Other Chicago Theaters In Donating Masks And Safety Equipment
Pollstar: Petition Leads To Formation Of Live Events Coalition To Lobby For Production, Event Professionals
Pollstar: Neil Young To Live Stream Fireside Sessions, A ‘Down-Home’ Live Performance With ‘Lovely Wife’
Pollstar: Q’s With Dr. Danielle Ompad: NYU Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Talks Coronavirus And Concert Industry
The Seattle Times: Washington Governor To Restrict Gatherings Of More Than 250 People, A Move Aimed At Sports And Concerts
San Jose Mercury News: San Jose Sharks, Earthquakes Among First Sports Teams Impacted By Coronavirus Spread
Philadelphia Inquirer: Conventions Are Being Canceled Amid Coronavirus Spread, Which Could Have A Big Economic Impact
Pollstar: Making Sense of SXSW & Ultra Festival Cancellations With Concert Insurance Expert Paul Bassman