Chris Jericho Calls Coronavirus Reaction "Mass Hysteria," Won't Cancel Fozzy Shows

Chris Jericho isn't worried about the coronavirus.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Jericho was asked about keeping his current Fozzy tour dates in light of the coronavirus. Jericho replied, "I don't think the public should panic so much. [Fozzy will still perform] unless the cops tell us we can't."

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Jericho also called the reaction to coronavirus, "mass hysteria."

The Fozzy tour runs from Apr. 16 through Aug. 9. Jericho booked the tour to not interfere with AEW dates on Wednesday. You can find the full list of tour dates by clicking here.

Jericho is scheduled to compete in the Blood & Guts match on the Mar. 25 episode of AEW Dynamite. He will team with his Inner Circle teammates Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana & Ortiz to battle The Elite (Kenny Omega, Cody, The Young Bucks, and Hangman Page).

AEW released its own statement on the coronavirus, saying events will proceed as scheduled. You can find AEW's full statement on the matter by clicking here.

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