UPDATE: The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day has been canceled, city officials confirmed Wednesday. Click here for the latest story. Previous story below:The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is still on for Saturday, according to the parade's official Facebook page."We want people to exercise caution. If they don't feel well, don't come," parade organizer Jay "Mac" McCafferty said Tuesday.Several other St. Patrick's Day parades have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns -- including parades across the island of Ireland and in Boston.The annual parade day is "maybe equivalent to almost a month worth of business" at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, said David Regan, owner of the Strip District pub."I can empathize, but I don't think Pittsburgh would ever -- well, I wouldn't say never, but it hasn't really hit Allegheny County yet, and you just have to use precautions," Regan said. "Keep your hands clean. Just be careful.""We're looking for a good day," McCafferty said.The statement on the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Facebook page is as follows:"The Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee is dedicated to ensuring a safe, family-friendly event on March 14th and works closely with Pittsburgh Public Safety to take all necessary safety measures."At this time, COVID-19, a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus, is not present in Allegheny County that we are aware of. As thus, the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day parade is still scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14th."We encourage those wishing to take part in St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrations to take preventative action by washing their hands frequently, not sharing drinks, and covering their mouth if they cough or sneeze."If you are ill, please consider staying home and viewing the parade via our livestream on WTAE."Please visit the Allegheny County Dept. of Health’s website for the latest information about COVID-19 and coronavirus in Allegheny County."

UPDATE: The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day has been canceled, city officials confirmed Wednesday. Click here for the latest story.

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The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is still on for Saturday, according to the parade's official Facebook page.

"We want people to exercise caution. If they don't feel well, don't come," parade organizer Jay "Mac" McCafferty said Tuesday.

Several other St. Patrick's Day parades have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns -- including parades across the island of Ireland and in Boston.

The annual parade day is "maybe equivalent to almost a month worth of business" at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, said David Regan, owner of the Strip District pub.

"I can empathize, but I don't think Pittsburgh would ever -- well, I wouldn't say never, but it hasn't really hit Allegheny County yet, and you just have to use precautions," Regan said. "Keep your hands clean. Just be careful."

"We're looking for a good day," McCafferty said.

The statement on the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Facebook page is as follows:

"The Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee is dedicated to ensuring a safe, family-friendly event on March 14th and works closely with Pittsburgh Public Safety to take all necessary safety measures.

"At this time, COVID-19, a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus, is not present in Allegheny County that we are aware of. As thus, the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day parade is still scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14th.

"We encourage those wishing to take part in St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrations to take preventative action by washing their hands frequently, not sharing drinks, and covering their mouth if they cough or sneeze.

"If you are ill, please consider staying home and viewing the parade via our livestream on WTAE.

"Please visit the Allegheny County Dept. of Health’s website for the latest information about COVID-19 and coronavirus in Allegheny County."

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