As the new coronavirus has reached Austin – with the city’s first three cases reported Friday – numerous events and gatherings have been affected as organizers move to halt the spread of COVID-19.
Here’s what has been canceled or closed:
LARGE AUSTIN-AREA EVENTS: Cancellations include South by Southwest, the Austin Rodeo, Luck Reunion, Dell Match Play, the Statesman Cap10K and events at the Frank Erwin Center and Bass Concert Hall.
CENTRAL TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS: The Austin district canceled classes March 13, a day before spring break started. Other districts canceled some activities, and the Manor district and IDEA Public Schools have extended spring break through March 27. The New Braunfels district has closed schools March 16-20.
AREA UNIVERSITIES: The University of Texas, St. Edward’s University, Austin Community College and Concordia University all canceled classes March 13. Both UT and ACC have extended their spring breaks by an extra week.
COLLEGE SPORTS: The Big 12 has called off all remaining competitions for the rest of the school year.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: The University Scholastic League has suspended all sanctioned events through at least March 29.
CONCERTS: Barracuda has canceled all shows through March 23, and many groups have also shelved upcoming performances. Promoter Margin Walker has suspended shows through March 28.
COURTS: Travis County civil and family courts have suspended in-person, nonemergency hearings until April 13. Criminal court misdemeanor and felony trials have been delayed until after May 8.
RESTAURANTS: Many restaurants, including Olamaie, Via 313 and Loro, have announced temporary closures or moved to take-out only service or curbside delivery.
Keep up with the latest developments at statesman.com/coronavirus.
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