The Golden State Warriors will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in San Francisco later today despite local health officials warning against large gatherings over coronavirus fears
The San Francisco Department of Public Health recommended Friday that"non-essential large gatherings should be canceled or postponed." The department included sporting events in its recommendation.Steph Curry makes long-awaited return from injuryIn a statement Friday, the Warriors said they were aware of the department's recommendations but that the game would go ahead at the city's Chase Center 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health said its advice on"social distancing" followed two coronavirus cases among its residents:"These cases are proof that the virus is spreading in our community."As of Saturday afternoon, there were at least 400 cases of coronavirus in the United States, according to the CDC, as well as state and local governments. More than 60 of those cases were in California, where there has been one death from the virus.
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