Coronavirus pandemic: ICC to conduct annual board meeting via video conference call; full meetings postponed till May
The annual board meeting of the ICC scheduled in Dubai from March 26-29 will now be held via video conference call in the wake novel coronavirus pandemic.
- Press Trust of India
- March 12th, 2020
- 23:23:16 IST
Dubai: The annual board meeting of the ICC scheduled in Dubai from 26 to 29 March will now be held via video conference call in the wake novel coronavirus pandemic.
"In light of the continued global spread of COVID-19, concerns expressed by Members and mindful of the importance of taking mitigating measures against the virus, the ICC Board, has decided to hold its meetings scheduled for Dubai at the end March via conference call only," the ICC media release stated.
The full meetings of various committees will be held in May.
"The Board and a number of committees will convene remotely to consider matters for urgent decision only, with the full meetings rescheduled for early May.
"This will be kept under constant review in line with advice from relevant authorities as the health and well-being of staff and those attending the meetings remains our priority," it further stated.
Updated Date: March 12, 2020 23:23:16 IST
Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets. Get technology news, gadgets reviews & ratings. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison.
also read
World
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021. The agency has the final say on giving Pfizer's drug full approval and is expected to decide by May.
World
Joe Biden signs law declassifying US intel on COVID-19 origin
Biden said that in 2021, after taking office, he had 'directed the Intelligence Community to use every tool at its disposal to investigate'
World
WHO accuses China of hiding data on coronavirus origin
The WHO rebuked Chinese officials for withholding scientific research that may reveal the origin of the coronavirus and also asked them about the reasons behind not revealing the data three years ago and why, after it was published online in January, it could not be found now.