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global1's JournalI Heard Today That China Is Testing Pets (Dogs) For The Coronavirus.....
and here we are in the U.S. and these tests are being rationed and very few people are getting tested.
Have Domestic Flights Been Affected By This Virus Crisis?.....
Have there been many passenger cancellations? Are passengers and attendants wearing masks? Have any airlines cancelled flights (i.e., like to and from Washington State). Has CDC made any recommendations to airlines as to how to deal with Covid-19? Have any airlines initiated any cabin cleaning protocols?
I'm asking because a friend of mine has a trip planned and is wondering if he should cancel.
The Inspired Home Show 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
I just now learned of this cancellation - which I really believe was the responsible and only thing for this organization to do. According to their website 52,000 attendees from 130 countries were scheduled to come to Chicago for this meeting.
Here is their communication:
ROSEMONT, IL (March 2, 2020)—After careful consideration regarding the ongoing spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) overseas and recent cases in the United States, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors has decided not to hold The Inspired Home Show 2020, scheduled to take place March 14-17, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
“For the last several weeks, we have been watching this situation very carefully, with our primary concern being the safety and well-being of the home + housewares industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president. “The IHA Board of Directors made this decision after consulting with industry constituents including exhibitors and retailers. In the end, the global nature of our event, combined with the worldwide concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak and ongoing travel restrictions make it impossible for us to hold The Inspired Home Show next week.”
IHA had previously announced that the International Sourcing Expo, which primarily houses Chinese-based suppliers, would not open in 2020 due to the restrictions on travel between China and the United States.
The Inspired Home Show 2021 will be held March 13-16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
I now think organizations all around the country are going to be following suit and cancelling their meetings/conventions as well.
Has Anyone Tried To Call Their City's Mayor's Office Or State's Governors Office About Covid-19?....
I live in the Chicago Area and called the Mayor's office and can't get through to talk to anyone. So I decided to call the Governor's Office and ran into the same thing.
Operators are not available.
Chicago is a convention city and some international conventions/meetings are scheduled where thousands of people will be coming into the city from countries all over the world. I just want to know what type of precautions are being taken with respect to Covid-19 and wondering if they should 'proceed with an abundance of caution' and postpone or cancel these conventions/meetings - at least until more info comes to light with respect to this virus.
I just find it strange that I can't get to talk to anyone in either of these offices. One would think that they would have a hotline to handle questions.
Just wondering if anyone has run into this in their city's and state's?
Compromise.....
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