The New York auto show was canceled Wednesday as the recent rise in Covid-19 cases because of the Delta variant and related restrictions are prompting organizers of live events to re-examine their plans.
Country superstar Garth Brooks said Wednesday that he was weighing whether to finish out his stadium tour this year, citing the resurgence of the virus.
The moves demonstrate the disruptive effect that the Delta variant could have on live events, many of which generate commerce for surrounding restaurants, hotels and other businesses. Such events were largely put on hold after the pandemic hit, but organizers were hoping to bring them back during 2021.
The New York International Auto Show was scheduled to run from Aug. 20 to Aug. 29 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Organizers initially took increased vaccinations in New York as a positive sign as they planned for the show, said Mark Schienberg, the show’s president.
“Over the past few weeks, and especially within the last few days, circumstances have changed making it more difficult to create an event at the high standard that we and our clients expect,” Mr. Schienberg said in a statement.
