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Biden, Sanders Cancel Rally Amid Coronavirus Scare

Patsy Widakuswara

   Democratic presidential candidates Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and
   former Vice President Joe Biden canceled primary night rallies Tuesday,
   due to coronavirus concerns.

   "Out of concern for public health and safety, we are canceling
   tonight's rally in Cleveland," said Mike Casca, a campaign spokesman
   for Sanders. "We are heeding the public warnings from Ohio state
   officials, who have communicated concern about holding large, indoor
   events during the coronavirus outbreak. Sen. Sanders would like to
   express his regret to the thousands of Ohioans who had planned to
   attend the event tonight."

   Casca added that all future Bernie 2020 events will be evaluated on a
   case-by-case basis.

   The Biden campaign sent out a similar statement late Tuesday afternoon.