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February 7, 2020 03:01 pm GMT
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Ericsson pulls out of MWC due to 'health and safety' concerns from coronavirus
Telecommunications company Ericsson has announced it will withdraw from this year's Mobile World Congress event, scheduled for Feb. 24-27 in Barcelona.
"Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Ericsson has taken the decision to withdraw from the industry event GSMA Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2020," the company said in a press release.
The company said it "appreciates" what GSMA (the association which organizes the MWC, op. ed) has done to mitigate the coronavirus risk. "However, as one of the largest exhibitors, Ericsson has thousands of visitors in its hall each day and even if the risk is low, the company cannot guarantee the health and safety of its employees and visitors." Read more...
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