COVID-19 RELATED UPDATES

MWSCAS 2020 SPECIAL NOTICE – CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Please know that our thoughts are with those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of our members and participants are our first priority.  We are closely monitoring any specific travel advisories through official channels, which include the World Health Organization (WHO) and the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Before traveling to the conference, we recommend that you stay informed of any information your local health agencies may make available and take reasonable precautions to protect yourself. IEEE continues to closely monitor this dynamic situation and will provide updates with any developments.

The following proactive steps are being taken to maintain a safe and healthy environment at MWSCAS 2020: 

  • We are committed to following regional jurisdiction guidelines and rules in maintaining a safe environment for our attendees (MA.gov information ).  The World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines are located here.
  • We are working closely with the Sheraton Hotel in (where all our events will be hosted) Springfield, MA to ensure there are sufficient medical processes in place and sanitation products readily available.
  • We are supporting individuals who may be unable to travel to Springfield, MA from affected regions.
  • We will continue to provide timely WHO and other relevant updates to registered attendees throughout the conference as needed.