By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday March 7, 2020
Due to Coronavirus, the BNP Paribas Open announced it is offering full ticket refunds as they rolled out new preventative measures to combat the virus.
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With the Coronavirus on the rise in the United States—over 250 cases have been reported and California is the state that has seen more positive tests than any other—the BNP Paribas has released an update regarding the tournament’s procedures.
“First and foremost, any patron that has purchased tickets directly from the tournament may request a refund for the 2020 tournament, or a credit for the 2021 tournament. Patrons can request a refund or credit,” the tournament wrote in a statement.
Additonally, the tournament said that it is taking every precaution that it can ahead of the tournament, which begins next week in Southern California.
Over 100,000 cases have now been reported globally.
Additional actions include:
More than 250 hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the facility.
Players will be required to manage their own towel on court and ball kids will not touch or move player towels. A chair will be placed at the back of the court for them to place their towel on for usage during the match.
Ball kids will wear gloves.
Restaurant and food supply workers will wear gloves.
Volunteers taking tickets at entrances will wear gloves.
N95 masks are being secured for first aid and health personnel to be prepared for any circumstances that would necessitate the use thereof.
Organized player and fan interaction will be limited at the tournament.
All common areas throughout the facility will be cleaned daily with an antiviral application.
Coordinating with local hospital and CDC approved testing for all individuals with symptoms.
Further actions are being considered and evaluated on a daily basis in order to continue to ensure the safety of everyone associated with the event.
Fans can visit www.bnpparibasopen.com/coronavirus for updates.