Google is the latest company to cancel a big event and curb employee travel, as the global spread of the coronavirus outbreak has struck fear across the business world.
Travel restrictions, canceled events and work from home policies are becoming the new normal at companies as coronavirus fears mount.Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images
Travel restrictions, canceled events and work from home policies are becoming the new normal at companies as coronavirus fears mount. The tech company called off its flagship developers conference, called I/O, which was scheduled for May in Mountain View, Calif. Last year, the three-day event drew 7,000 attendees.Google said the decision was"due to concerns around the coronavirus , and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities." People who already bought tickets to I/O will get full refunds.
The company said it would look for ways to"evolve" the event, raising the possibility of live-streamed or remote sessions. Several other companies and organizations, including the, said they would replace in-person gatherings and meetings with virtual ones. The health and safety of our community is our top priority. After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult but important decision to host this year’s
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