The infected person was confirmed to be an adult who had exposure to previously confirmed cases of the COVID-19. Initial response did not cancel all large scale events instead recommending that "residents consider not attending large public gatherings with more than 5,000 people". Managing Director Brian Abernathy stated "Obviously this is a difficult situation and we certainly recognize that many businesses and individuals rely on these sorts of events for their livelihood, but we do so out of an abundance of caution.