With the COVID-19 already extended throughout the United States and its incipient spread in California, preventive measures begin to be taken.
Los Angeles County, California, has declared a state of emergency for fear of the Wuhan coronavirus, which has already left the first deaths in that territory and is increasing every day the number of people infected by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite the information, advanced by the Los Angeles Times, the E3 2020 continues, as reported by the ESA (Entertainment Software Association), except for a change in plans precipitated by the possible tort of the virus.
Preventive measure: E3 2020 is not suspended, says the organization
The health crisis that is causing the outbreak worldwide has resulted in the activation of a preventive action protocol also in the city of Los Angeles.
Declaring the state of emergency implies the urgent dedication of all types of hygienic and sanitary resources that prevent the spread of the disease; including avoiding sporting events and other meetings where crowds are crowded together. Until the date of writing of this article, a death from the coronavirus has been identified; from a total of 50 confirmed cases in a dozen counties.
The E3 2019 had more than 65,000 people.
Based on this information, ESA has issued a statement informing all parties involved in E3 2020, which will be held from June 9 to 11, is not in danger and keeps its plans intact; unlike the GDC (Game Developers Conference), which has been postponed until a moment yet to be determined for the summer.
"The health and safety of our assistants, exhibitors, partners and team members is our highest priority," they begin by saying. "Although ESA maintains its plan to celebrate a successful E3 from June 9 to 11, we are monitoring and evaluating the situation daily." From ESA they are in direct contact with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and will offer news about any possible change of idea. Meanwhile, there will be E3.
Wuhan's coronavirus also affects Spain. According to sources from El País, the epidemic has already infected a total of 3600 people throughout Europe, especially in Italy, with a total of 85 dead. In Spain, the number of people affected is 227 people. From FreeGameTips we have made an article detailing how the coronavirus affects the video game industry, based on known information and how the sector's panorama is now and in the immediate future.
