CDC Offers Coronavirus Guidance for Event Organizers

March 10, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control is intended for event organizers planning mass gatherings or large community events in the United States.

Stay updated on the latest food and beverage industry event cancellations and postponements on the Food Processing Industry Events Page. 

If you are one of the many organizers of a trade show or event in Spring 2020, you may want to take take notice of this: The Centers for Disease Control has a guide for to help you during the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to the CDC's page, "a mass gathering is a planned or spontaneous event with a large number of people in attendance that could strain the planning and response resources of the community hosting the event, such as concerts, festivals, conferences, worship services, and sporting events."

The CDC strongly encourages event organizers and staff to prepare for the possibility of outbreaks in their communities. Creating an emergency plan for mass gatherings and large community events can help protect you and the health of your event participants and local community. 

You can access the guide on the CDC's website 

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