A SoFi Stadium construction worker tested positive for COVID-19 recently, but the project will move forward as planned. According to USA TODAY, construction will continue as the worker never entered the stadium or used any of the common areas, working exclusively in an “isolated area outside the building.”
“First and most importantly, the worker is doing well, receiving care and is recovering,” Chris McFadden, vice president of communications for Turner Construction Company, told USA TODAY. “The safety of the people on site and in our community remains our top priority.”
Despite the “stay at home” order issued by California governor Gavin Newsom last week, construction on SoFi Stadium was allowed to continue. There was some concern initially that work on the stadium would be halted after that order was made.
SoFi Stadium is on track to open in July for a Taylor Swift concert, and then host Rams and Chargers games beginning in August when the preseason begins. The coronavirus could still impact the opening of the stadium, but not with construction delays.
If the outbreak isn’t contained, it’s possible events this summer, such as Swift’s concert, could be canceled or postponed – just as the NBA, NHL and MLB seasons have been put on hold. The NFL has yet to be significantly impacted, with the draft still taking place on April 23-25, but the Rams did announce their refund policy in the event that games are canceled.