Two jewelry trade shows that were set to take place in Hong Kong next month have been rescheduled. They will now be held in May.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council posted the following notice on its website Tuesday:
The safety of exhibitors and buyers has always been a priority for the HKTDC. In line with the measures taken by the Hong Kong SAR Government against the spread of the novel coronavirus, and after consultation with representatives of the jewellery industry, the HKTDC will reschedule its HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2020 (originally scheduled for 2-6 March) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2020 (originally scheduled for 4-8 March) to 18-21 May 2020. The twin shows will be concurrently held at the AsiaWorld-Expo.
The HKTDC will monitor the situation closely and will provide details of the rescheduling arrangements to exhibitors and buyers. For enquiries, please call the HKTDC customer service hotline at (852) 1830 668.
So far there have been 24,324 cases of coronavirus in China, and 490 people have died, according to China’s National Health Commission.
Twelve cases have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.