South by Southwest Conference Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears

South by Southwest Conference Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
SXSW 2020 banners are seen in the Red River Cultural District in Austin, Texas, on March 6, 2020. Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Officials in Austin, Texas, ordered the cancellation of the South by Southwest conference, citing the new coronavirus.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler said at a press conference Friday that the order was based on the recommendation of the city’s public health officer and director of public health.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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