MILWAUKEE (WSIL) -- The Democratic National Convention scheduled to be held in Milwaukee this summer has been delayed into August.
The event had been scheduled to take place between July 13 and 17. It's now set for the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release.
“In our current climate of uncertainty, we believe the smartest approach is to take additional time to monitor how this situation unfolds so we can best position our party for a safe and successful convention. During this critical time, when the scope and scale of the pandemic and its impact remain unknown, we will continue to monitor the situation and follow the advice of health care professionals and emergency responders,� said Joe Solmonese, CEO of the Democratic National Convention Committee.
Organizers are still looking at options concerning the convention's format, schedule, and crowd size.
