The city of Los Angeles has officially declared a state of emergency in the wake of new cases of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, that have been reported in the city that is home to E3 every year. In response to this, the organizers of E3 have released a statement that reiterates what was said earlier: the show is still planned to go forward in June as scheduled.
"The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, partners, and staff is our top priority. While the ESA continues to plan for a safe and successful E3 show June 9-11, 2020--we are monitoring and evaluating the situation daily," the statement from the Entertainment Software Association reads.
The E3 planning team, and its partners, are monitoring the information about the virus supplied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Additionally, E3 2020 will feature increased efforts to reduce the risk of health risks.
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