The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the indefinite postponement of the 47th Daytime Emmys in Pasadena, California. In addition, NATAS has postponed the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards and its Sports Emmy Awards amid the ongoing pandemic.
“Given our concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that we will not be staging the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena this coming June,” NATAS Chairman Terry O’Reilly said.
“As there are so many unknowns right now with the flow of information changing on a daily, almost hourly, basis, it would simply be irresponsible to move forward with our annual celebration of excellence in daytime television at this time,” he added.
The decision came shortly before California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a statewide lock down for the foreseeable future. As a result, residents will be asked to stay home and all non-essential businesses will remain closed. California is the first state to take such action within the United States.