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The Columbus Blue Jackets say they will continue to host scheduled games and leave them open to fans despite a recommendation from the state’s governor to not have spectators at indoor events due to the coronavirus.
Governor Mike DeWine tweeted Tuesday afternoon that indoor events should only be hosted and attended by athletes, parents and essential staff.
ATHLETICS: For indoor events, we are asking for no events with spectators other than the athletes, parents, and others essential to the game.
Through the limiting of large events, our goal is to dramatically slow down the spread of #COVID19 and save lives. Now is the time to take action. #COVID19OhioReady
The Blue Jackets say given the facts in front of them, a decision was made to keep games as scheduled. That includes matchups on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Saturday against the Nashville Predators at Nationwide Arena.
The NHL has limited access to locker-rooms for non-essential staff, including media, although no other formal league wide mandates have been set out. It has been reported the league is looking at a contingency plan should further steps be required such as limiting fans’ access to games.
Columbus says it will continue to monitor the situation along with the NHL and Nationwide Arena staff.
The coronavirus has killed three people in Ohio while another 15 are currently under investigation as of Tuesday.
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