LG has pulled out of the world's biggest phone show over coronavirus fears - Business Insider

Chinese tourists wearing masks use smartphones in the Ginza shopping district on January 24, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.LG Electronics has cancelled its plans to attend Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the biggest smartphone show in the world, due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE has cancelled its press conference due to the outbreak, but has said it's still attending MWC but taking precautions which include sanitizing its booth daily. Huawei has yet to release a statement on whether it's altering its plans, but a spokesman said its considering all its options.The world's biggest smartphone show is taking a hit from the coronavirus outbreak as two big smartphone manufacturers cancel their plans to attend.saying it wouldn't be participating in Mobile World Congress , scheduled to take place in Barcelona at the end of this month.

"With the safety of its employees, partners and customers foremost in mind, LG has decided to withdraw from exhibiting and participating in MWC 2020 [...] This decision removes the risk of exposing hundreds of LG employees to international travel which has already become more restrictive as the virus continues to spread across borders," the company said.

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