coronavirus concerns.Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County’s public health officer, signed an order Wednesday canceling the popular festivals outside Palm Springs.
Health officials are concerned about a possible surge in coronavirus cases in the fall. Coachella, a massive music and arts festival, and Stagecoach, a country music event, are typically held in April but were previously postponed until October.Now, “given the projected circumstances and potential, I would not be comfortable moving forward,” Kaiser said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Travis Scott, Calvin Harris and Frank Ocean were set to headline Coachella.