Dear RIPE NCC members, Following global concern regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been taking measures to protect our staff and guests at all of our events. This includes RIPE Meetings, regional events, training courses and member lunches. To ensure the health and safety of all attendees, we are: - Following the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO) - Adhering to the travel restrictions and guidance of the host country. Please check the travel advice issued by the host country before travelling. - Encouraging attendees to follow WHO recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus So far, MENOG 20 has been postponed, which was planned to take place from 15-19 March in Manama, Bahrain. This was necessary to ensure the health and safety of everyone. We hope to announce new dates for MENOG 20 in the future. In the meantime, we are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you informed about new developments. You can check the status of all our events at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/coronavirus-update If you have concerns about attending one of our events, please contact us at <meeting@ripe.net>. Kind regards, Fergal Cunningham Marketing and Communications Manager RIPE NCC