biggest mobile technology fair have cancelled the annual Mobile World Congress due to health and safety concerns over the virus outbreak in China. The show was originally expected to draw more than a lakh visitors from about 200 countries, including 5,000- 6,000 from China.

The decision to scrap the February 24- 27 event in Barcelona was taken after dozens of tech companies and wireless carriers dropped out over the COVID- 19 virus, including major companies like Ericsson, Nokia, Sony, Amazon, Intel and LG. The companies cited concerns for the safety of staff and visitors.