Pittcon2020：新冠疫情下按計劃舉行遵守旅行限制政策

Pittcon組委會發出“Pittcon 2020與冠狀病毒爆發”的通知，通知中說：Pittcon 2020將按計劃舉行，但遵守聯邦旅行限制政策

匹茲堡，賓夕法尼亞州-2020年2月-我們的想法和關注的對象是那些受一種新型冠狀病毒引起的疾病爆發影響的人，這種病毒首次在中國湖北省武漢市被發現。有鑒于此，我們堅信，由Pittcon組成的科學界將比以往任何時候都受益于我們的計劃，包括繼續推進計劃于2月29日至3月5日在伊利諾伊州芝加哥舉行的Pittcon 2020。

而由于中國對美國和其他國家的限制，這次疫情影響了全球范圍的旅行。目前，根據中美兩國政府的規定，來自中國的Pittcon展商和與會者不得離開本國進入美國。

我們的政策是，根據任何管理機構和美國聯邦政府的指示，對本次疫情作出限制旅行的裁決，將直接影響Pittcon 2020的規劃和運營。為此，Pittcon組委會將持續關注這一情況，并將在必要時作出適當調整。

目前，所有的跡象表明，已經采取了適當的控制措施，以盡量減少此次疫情對美國和Pittcon 2020年的影響。與此有關的更新和相關通信將放在我們的網站pittcon.org 上。

有關詳細信息，請參考以下內容：

Link | United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 美國疾病控制和預防中心

Link | Illinois Department of Public Health 伊利諾伊州公共衛生部

Link | European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 歐洲疾病控制和預防中心

Pittcon是每年舉辦的實驗室科學年會和博覽會。來自Pittcon基金的收益，用于各級科學教育和推廣活動，從幼兒園到博士及以上學位。PITTCON每年捐贈大約一百萬美元支持各種科學推廣和教育活動，包括設備贈款、研究補助金、學生獎學金和實習、獎勵教師和教授，以及贈送給公共科學中心、圖書館和博物館。

英文原文：

A Statement on Pittcon 2020 and the Outbreak of Coronavirus

Pittcon 2020 to Commence as Planned, Observing Federal Travel Restriction Policies

PITTSBURGH, PA – February 2020 – Our thoughts and concerns go out to those affected by the outbreak of illness caused by a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. With this in mind, we strongly believe the scientific community that comprises Pittcon will benefit, now more than ever, from our plans to continue forward with Pittcon 2020, scheduled February 29 through March 5 in Chicago, IL.

This outbreak has affected travel on a global scale due to restrictions from China to the United States and other countries. Currently, Pittcon exhibitors and attendees originating from China are restricted from leaving their country and entering the United States, as dictated by the governments of both nations.

It is our policy that rulings on restricted travel in response to this outbreak, as dictated by any governing body and the federal government of the United States, will directly influence the planning and operation of Pittcon 2020. To this end, the Pittcon Organizing Committee is continually monitoring this situation and will make appropriate adjustments as necessary.

Presently, all indicators suggest that adequate controls are in place to minimize the impact of this outbreak in the United States and on Pittcon 2020. Updates and relevant communications pertaining to this matter will be placed on our website at pittcon.org.

For more information, please reference the following:

Link | United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Link | Illinois Department of Public Health

Link | European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Pittcon is the premier annual conference and exposition on laboratory science. Proceeds from Pittcon fund science education and outreach at all levels – kindergarten through doctorate and beyond. Pittcon donates approximately one million dollars annually in support of various science outreach and education activities, including equipment grants, research grants, scholarships and internships for students, awards to teachers and professors, and grants to public science centers, libraries, and museums.