Coronavirus alters Elvis Week; candlelight vigil still on

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – ‎Plans for the weeklong celebration of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley on the 43rd anniversary of his death have been shaken up by the new coronavirus, but organizers are forging ahead with a combination of in-person and online events at Graceland next month. Fans will still be allowed to gather for an in-person vigil at Graceland to cap Elvis Week, scheduled this year for Aug. 8-16 in Memphis, Tennessee, where Presley lived. But they’ll have to make reservations ahead of time, stand 6 feet (2 meters) apart and follow other safety guidelines if they want to attend the vigil and visit Presley’s grave.

By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press

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