Organizers Proceeding With NY Auto Show, Take Virus Precautions
Organizers of the 2020 New York International Auto Show said Tuesday they're moving forward with plans to open next month’s event as scheduled with “no plans to cancel any shows at the facility due to coronavirus.” The show and the…
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venue “are taking precautionary measures inside the convention center while the state and local agencies are taking steps to limit the spread of respiratory viruses,” they said. In recent weeks, Javits Center installed 70 hand-sanitizing stations; increased cleaning of high-volume, high-touch areas such as paper towel dispensers, countertops and door handles; had specially trained paramedics during event hours; engaged with city, state and federal health departments; distributed information to key staff and business partners to help prevent communicable diseases in the venue; and implemented new standards for vehicle detailing companies, including the use of disinfectant cleaning agents, they said. Eighteen OEM news conferences are scheduled for the show that runs April 8-19; more than 50 new vehicles are scheduled to debut in New York.