https://wccftech.com/gamescom-still-planning-to-go-ahead-despite-coronavirus-fears/

It's impossible to get away from COVID-19, Coronavirus, fears at the moment. That's understandable too, with the virus now being a pandemic and spreading rapidly across the globe. The Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, E3 in Los Angeles and EGX Rezzed in London have all fallen victim to the virus, having to postpone or cancel the events. Gamescom, the annual event in August, is still planning to go ahead.

In a release on the official Gamescom Twitter account today, it was revealed that Cologne has placed a ban on all major events that have 1000 or more participants up to and including the 10th of April. The statement also goes on to state how Gamescom, in August, is not affected by that ban and preparations will continue as if it is going ahead. However, if Gamescom is postponed or cancelled for any reason, tickets will be refunded.