Visalia International DX Convention, Other Events, Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Concern over COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of the 2020 International DX Convention (IDXC) and of several other amateur radio-related events here and abroad. The IDXC was to be held April 24 – 26 in Visalia, California.
"We send out our apologies to all our prospective patrons of the 2020 International DX Convention," IDXC Co-chairs Cathy Gardenias, K6VC, and Kris Jacob, K6TOD, said on behalf of the convention committee. "Due to concerns, health and well-being of our amateur radio family, our age group, and possible compromised health issues, we are taking the side of safety and canceling the convention." 
They conceded that, although the number of COVID-19 cases remains low, it only takes one person to pass the virus. IDXC is processing refunds.
On March 11, the Dayton Hamvention® Executive Committee, said, "As of now we plan on holding Hamvention unless otherwise directed. It is our intention to follow the orders of the State of Ohio and the Greene County Health Department." On March 12, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order barring public participation in sporting events and other large gatherings (defined as 100 or more attendees). Ohio has reported four confirmed COVID-19 cases.
An in-person version of the HamSCI workshop, set for March 20 – 21 at the University of Scranton, has been canceled because of the coronavirus situation. HamSCI’s Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, who’s organizing the event, said alternative plans are in play to hold a virtual workshop.
The Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club Spring Hamfest on March 14 and the Great Lakes Convention on March and the March 15 Toledo Hamfest in Ohio have been canceled. Also canceled: Communications Academy 2020, due to be held in Seattle, Washington, April 24 – 26.
ARRL has created a URL that will search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database for canceled events.
FCC Headquarters has barred the door to visitors, employees, and contractors who have been in any country subject to a COVID-19-related CDC Level 3 Travel Warning. It also has suspended until further notice any FCC involvement in large, non-critical gatherings involving national or international participants. Read more.