DC Suggests Canceling Gatherings of More Than 1,000 People

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Concerns for public health are growing because of the coronavirus.

On Wednesday, DC Health released an advisory suggesting that large events -- with 1,000 or more people -- be cancelled or postponed through March 31.

Mayor Muriel Bowser, shared the information from her Twitter account.

The advisory applies to conferences, conventions and any social or cultural events.

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