NJPW cancels meet & greets, issues event guidelines due to coronavirus
Following Stardom making some big changes in their schedule and ONE Fighting announcing an empty arena show, New Japan Pro Wrestling has issued some new guidelines for fans as Japan struggles with the coronavirus outbreak.
The company said all future live shows will go on, but are advising fans that if they fell ill, they should stay home. They are also encouraging fans and their staff to wear surgical-style masks in addition to providing disinfectant spray at events.
The statement also said attendee health checks may be part of future shows and that fans that don’t feel well at shows may be asked to leave.
They also said that all meet and greets and autograph signings are canceled until further notice. They have events scheduled in Tokyo all weekend long.
Earlier Tuesday, Stardom canceled their February slate of events and made one of their March events an empty arena show while ONE announced their February Singapore show will also be held in front of no fans.
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