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“We are taking
precautionary steps
with a FevIR scanner,
compulsory hand
sanitisers, yellow bins
for tissue disposal,
disposable gloves
for staff or attendees
and disinfectant for
surfaces.”
“
conf irm that staff working on site
for the event undertake a self
declaration regarding their own
personal movements for assurance
purposes.”
Kristina Spionjak, marketing
director of Europe Canna Expo said
the event will take place with the
following recommendations.
“Europe Canna Expo events are
proceeding as planned.
“The WHO’s recommendation
is that travellers practice usual
precautions, and we are increasing
our efforts to prevent the spread
of disease. We will continue to
monitor the situation and will
provide updates as necessary.
“We are recommending using
Hygiene Face Mask FFP2 while
traveling, placing reminder
signs in bathrooms for people to
wash their hands and portable
disinfectant stands. Attendees will
be able to buy tickets insurance.”
The CBD expo at ExCEL London
has been cancelled citing
‘unforeseen circumstances’ and
the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
“One of the key factors in this
was the uncertainty introduced
by the UK’s FSA. While the basic
guidelines allow existing products
to be sold, no new brands can be
released on the market nor is there
a certainty that existing brands
won’t be subject to removal on the
show floor.”
Maria stated that Covid-19 was
consideration.
“Covid-19 was def initely a concern
and one of the reasons that we
made the decision to cancel the
2020 event.”
On March 12, Interntional
Cannabis Businesses Conference
(ICBC) Barcelona and Spannabis
were cancelled following the
announcement of the US-Europe
travel ban.
ICBC Berlin has been rescueduled
f rom April to July.
ICBC Barcelona said:
“Due to this unfortunate
occurrence, many of our exhibitors
and attendees are currently
scrambling for flights back to the
US and other respective travel
destinations.
“The health and safety of our
patrons and their families are of
the utmost importance. More
information will be forthcoming.
We are very sorry for this
inconvenience.
“Everybody, please stay safe, and
we look forward to seeing you
at the next ICBC under better
circumstances.”
With no treatment available
and infection rates climbing, it’s
unclear how many expos will go
ahead this year.
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