Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have canceled rallies set for Tuesday night over concerns about holding large public gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.
"Out of concern for public health and safety, we are canceling tonight's rally in Cleveland," Sanders spokesman Mike Casca said in a statement.
"We are heeding the public warnings from Ohio state officials, who have communicated concern about holding large, indoor events during the coronavirus outbreak," he said. "All future Bernie 2020 events will be evaluated on a case by case basis."
Biden's campaign spokeswoman Kate Bedingfield issued a similary statement, saying, "In accordance with guidance from public officials and out of an abundance of caution, our rally in Cleveland, Ohio tonight is cancelled."
The two are sparring in six states Tuesday, including Michigan, but Ohio will be in play in one week.
"Sen. Sanders would like to express his regret to the thousands of Ohioans who had planned to attend the event tonight," Casca said, adding that "all future Bernie 2020 events will be evaluated on a case by case basis."
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