MARCH 9, 2020 – Music for All continues to monitor developments regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time, the Music for All National Festival will proceed as planned, the week of March 10-14 in Indianapolis.

Our attention is focused on the attendees, their safety, and their experience at the Festival. Music for All will continue to monitor the situation and to follow procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Indiana State Department of Health.

Music for All is in communication with the City of Indianapolis, the Festival hotels, and venues about their preparedness and current developments. Music for All participated in a conference call today, Monday, March 9 at 4 p.m. ET with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Federation of State High School Associations, where the CDC gave an update to organizations on the coronavirus response.

On Friday, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration after one confirmed case in Indiana of COVID-19 to ensure the state receives additional funding if needed and to increase coordination across all levels of government in the state’s response to coronavirus. This is also a step in making Indiana eligible for federal dollars to respond to the outbreak. (Indiana Office of the Governor, in.gov 03/08/20).

The Indiana State Department of Health also issued an update Friday. We are providing the link to their current information on the novel coronavirus here: https://www.in.gov/isdh/28470.htm

We continue to recommend that participants traveling to the Festival take these steps recommended by the Indiana State Department of Health to protect yourself:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.