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The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled

28th February 2020
Seán Ward

The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been postponed because of the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The news comes hot on the heels of the cancelation of several other large shows that were due to take place in Switzerland over the coming weeks, including The International Concours of Elegance and Watches and Wonders Geneva.

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The Swiss government has released a statement prohibiting events with more than 1,000 people. It reads: “In view of the current situation and the spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Council has categorised the situation in Switzerland as ‘special’ in terms of the Epidemics Act. Large-scale events involving more than 1,000 people are to be banned. The ban comes into immediate effect and will apply at least until 15th March."

The 2020 Geneva Motor Show was due to open to media on Tuesday 3rd March before opening to the public from March 5-15th. Around 602,000 people attended the show in 2019. Exactly what this means for the various new car reveals that were due to take place remains to be seen.

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With the Geneva show’s cancellation and the wider coronavirus situation in mind, the team here at Goodwood understand you may have questions about the upcoming 78th Members’ Meeting and have made the following statement:

“Coronavirus is an evolving situation which we are continuously monitoring alongside local authorities, health organisations, and the Government in the lead up to Members Meeting on the March 28th-29th

“The event is very much planned to go ahead, but we will continue to be guided by the Public Health Authority as the situation evolves. We will keep the public informed should there be any developments, but in the meantime, we look forward to two thrilling days of racing. 

“If you are an planning to visit us and are a recently returning traveller or visitor arriving in the UK from a country of concern, please follow the Government guidance at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas/covid-19-specified-countries-and-areas-with-implications-for-returning-travellers-or-visitors-arriving-in-the-uk.”

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