Measures at IFEMA

FESPA is working closely with IFEMA and with the relevant authorities in Madrid to provide exhibitors and visitors to the FESPA 2020 events with the relevant support and guidance.

IFEMA has protocols linked to those established both by the World Health Organisation and by the national Spanish Ministry of Health and regional Council of Health of the Community of Madrid regarding first-line actions to be taken should a case of infection by this virus be detected within its facilities.

Similarly, IFEMA has increased the health measures it takes, and is in constant contact with the authorities through its two Medical Service units, which are equipped to provide immediate medical attention during its events. Should a case be detected, it is, in turn, prepared to activate the appropriate protocol and refer the affected person to the reference hospital for observation and attention.

In addition, IFEMA's other preventive measures include expanding the signage for the two Medical Service units, so that people attending an event are aware of their existence and better able to locate them, if necessary.

The dissemination of the WHO recommendations has also been reinforced and these are visible at all strategic points of passage, where the location and emergency telephone number of IFEMA's Medical Service are also provided.

Hygiene measures in different parts of the premises have also been implemented and expanded by providing assistants with sanitary soap dispensers, as recommended by WHO, as well as strengthening the cleaning services of the facilities.

FESPA CEO Neil Felton comments: “By taking this proactive step with regard to our exhibiting companies to China, our aim is to safeguard the health and wellbeing of every participant at our FESPA 2020 events to the best of our abilities, while also providing strong reassurance to our exhibitor and visitor communities. We look forward to a vibrant and successful event in Madrid in March.”