Not (trade) fair: industry gatherings fall victim to coronavirus


At the Mobile World Congress in 2019. — AFP Relaxnews

Cancel, delay or go ahead: the organisers of industry events are faced with a difficult choice as international gatherings of thousands or even of tens of thousands of people pose a risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.

The cancellation of the Mobile World Congress due to have been held in Barcelona later this month shows the event organisers are under intense pressure.

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