CEO Update's continuing coverage on how associations are responding to the coronavirus

Groups grapple with coronavirus

Associations pivot as pandemic drives changes to meetings
Groups that said show would go on find they must cancel, postpone or go virtual; some continue with more health precautions.

Fly-in season under siege as Congress limits office visitors
March and April are popular months for association lobby days; some groups held their meetings before Capitol Hill shuttered.

Getting ready to make tough decisions on shows, events
Weigh pros and cons of postponing or holding virtual events instead of canceling, establish a go-no-go date and policy on refunds.

As virus spreads, groups seek to be advocate and resource
Associations step up for members by trying to calm public fears about disease, offering information about how to best prepare.

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Association fly-ins start to take a hit as coronavirus spreads
Some groups cancel annual lobby days in Washington, D.C., but many others move forward with meetings while continuing to monitor developments.

Business groups seek to ease coronavirus travel fears
U.S. Chamber and four associations urge companies and public to respond to disease calmly and rationally assess risks.

Event organizers step up sanitation, communication plans to allay coronavirus concerns
While some meetings have been canceled, many associations are going forward with their events. Precautions include more hand-sanitizing stations, additional cleaning staff. Some groups are encouraging a "no handshake" policy.

Coronavirus updates, Feb. 28-March 2
American Physical Society cancels Denver meeting, Global Business Travel Association releases results of poll on coronavirus impact.

Cruising industry taps Salerno in coronavirus response

Making difficult calls on events as coronavirus spreads

Public labs group plays key role in coronavirus response

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