Facebook cancels F8 conference amid coronavirus fears

February 28, 2020 9:11

Facebook’s largest event of the year, F8, has been cancelled due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

F8 brings together the Facebook’s developers and leaders each year to highlight the latest technology from the group and plan out the company’s vision for the future.

Mark Zuckerberg on stage at F8 2019

It was due to be held in San Jose in California on the 5th and 6th of May.

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Vivienne Kelly

Vivienne Kelly was previously the editor of Mumbrella from 2016 to August 2020.

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Facebook cancels F8 conference amid coronavirus fears

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