We learned today that Verizon has decided to no longer participate in RSA Conference 2020 as a Gold Sponsor. We understand and respect their decision.
With registration opening tomorrow and more than 40,000 conference attendees arriving in San Francisco over the weekend and early next week, San Francisco Mayor London Breed informs RSAC participants in an open letter to all that the City has been “working with global, federal and state health agencies to monitor the virus in order to protect residents, businesses and visitors.” The Mayor reiterates that the “risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 in San Francisco is low, as the virus is not circulating within our community.” The City of San Francisco has created fact sheets and frequently asked questions, which are available by visiting www.sfdph.org and www.sf72.org.
In addition to following CDC recommendations like frequent hand washing, RSA Conference reminds attendees that other preventive measures have been put in place to help reduce the risk of infection. The Moscone Center is following recommendations in the US EPA’s Emerging Pathogen Policy regarding the use of cleaning disinfectants effective against the coronavirus and CDC health screenings for qualified travelers arriving from international destinations at the San Francisco International Airport.
The total number of exhibitors, including Verizon, that have canceled their participation as a sponsor or exhibitor is fourteen, including six from China; seven from the U.S.A.; and one from Canada.
RSA Conference will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the WHO and is in close communication with the City of San Francisco to monitor all new developments pertaining to the Coronavirus.
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