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03.06.2020

Coronavirus: China Response and Next Steps

According to the World Health Organization, the comprehensive and strict measures China has taken to contain the spread have yielded positive results and these efforts have been recognized by international community. The number of new infections and fatalities are on the decline, and more and more patients are recovering.

Based on the protective approaches with regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19), China has been able control further spreading of the virus.

China is already working to bolster its economy, and return to a more normal semblance of its society, even as it works to contain the remaining chains of COVID-19 transmission. Appropriately, a science-based, risk-informed and phased approach is being taken, with a clear recognition of the need to immediately react to any new COVID-19 cases or clusters as key elements of the containment strategy are lifted.

The next step will see China maintain an appropriate level of emergency management protocols, and carefully monitor the phased lifting of the current restrictions on movement and public gatherings. Furthermore, a centralized research program to fast-track the most promising rapid diagnostics and serologic assays has been established and the testing of potential antivirals and vaccine candidates is ongoing. As China has experience with COVID-19, its scientists are working closely with those abroad to further enhance the systematic and real-time sharing of epidemiologic data, clinical results and experiences to improve the global response.

Precautions Taken by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai

We take the concerns of our customers, guests, partners and our staff regarding the coronavirus very seriously. Your safety is always our top priority! So far, the trade fairs under MDS responsibility haven’t been influenced by this postponement or cancellation notice issued by Chinese government and all projects plan to take place as scheduled respectively from this June.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai and partners have paid great attention to it and closely followed the updates. Through rapid internal communication, a temporary emergency team consisting of company management, project team leaders, risk management and legal experts was put in place. The emergency team has paid close attention to the feedback from exhibitors and key buyers, and has been actively contacting local and overseas trade associations to evaluate the potential influence on the trade fairs.

At this special moment, MDS are working closely with partners and health authorities to evaluate the latest epidemic situation and prepare well in advance to ensure the safety of every participant.

As exhibitors and visitors, you can expect a higher level of hygiene, safety and medical care at the fairground as usual. MDS is following strictly the suggestions and requirements of the health authorities and the fairground.

Appendix:
WHO: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Report of the WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Press Contact
Karen Bu
Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-21-6169 8307
Fax: +86-21-6169 8301
Karen.bu@mds.cn