The Pro Football Hall of Fame became the first professional football body to postpone any event due to the coronavirus in a move announced Thursday morning, delaying its March 21-21 fan fest in Canton.

It also promised to announce a new date.

“The decision is based on a statewide recommendation and advice from state and local health care officials to limit large gatherings,” the statement reads.

The HOF Fan Fest event scheduled for 3/21 & 3/22 has been postponed to a later date. Tickets for the Enshrinement Ceremony and HOF Game in August remain on sale.



Read full statement regarding Fan Fest: https://t.co/nwpqSUMYAg pic.twitter.com/lzPmletPPx — Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) March 12, 2020

A man tested positive for the virus in the Canton area on Wednesday. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said he will issue an order banning large gatherings in the state.

The virus can be killed with soap and water.

Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame statement, everyone who already purchased a ticket will be fully refunded and given the first chance to purchase new tickets when they go back on sale.

According to Bleacher Report, NFL coaches expect the league to cancel its upcoming owners meetings at the end of the month and move festivities around the NFL draft at the end of April.

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