I fully agree.

Cheers and good luck to everybody!

Luca Bartolozzi

Il Lunedì 16/03/2020 08:53 Ana Casino ha scritto:
> Dear CETAF colleagues,
>
> After extensive considerations in the Executive Committee and in light
> of the ever more drastic measures taken by European governments to
> limit the spread of the coronavirus, we have decided - in accordance
> with our hosts, the Royal Museum for Central Africa - that CETAF will
> do its part to flatten the epidemiological curve and CANCEL THE
> UPCOMING CETAF47 Governing Board Meeting in Tervuren on 12-13 May
> 2020.
>
> We do this to limit the necessity for travel, practice social
> distancing as recommended by experts and to limit the opportunities
> that any one of us could function as a disease vector for an at-risk
> demography in our countries. We hope for your understanding.
>
> We WILL COME BACK TO YOU ONCE WE CAN BETTER ASSESS when those measures
> might no longer be necessary to then communicate how we will move
> forward. We are very sorry for this since we are very aware of the
> benefits of the regular CETAF meetings but see no better alternative
> at this point. We remain at your disposal should you have any
> questions.
>
> Best regards,
>
> The CETAF Executive Committee and Executive Director
>
> CETAF, AISBL
>
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