Pandemic rules apply for anniversary of Elvis’ death

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 organisers 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 August 8-16 in Memphis, Tennessee, where Presley lived. But they’ll have to make reservations ahead of time, stand 2m apart and follow other virus-related safety guidelines if they want to attend the vigil and walk past Presley’s grave.