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Citing the coronavirus outbreak Facebook announced Wednesday it has cancelled F8, the social network’s annual developer conference, which was scheduled for May 5 and 6 in San Jose, California.
The decision comes a day after a patient in California tested positive for the Covid-19, known as the coronavirus, and President Donald Trump held a briefing about the outbreak, tapping Vice President Mike Pence to lead the White House’s response. It also comes at a time when global events, such as the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, are considering altering or canceling plans because of the virus.
“This was a tough call to make—F8 is an incredibly important event for Facebook and it’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate all of you from around the world—but we need to prioritize the health and safety of our developer partners, employees and everyone who helps put F8 on,” Facebook said in a statement Wednesday.
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