Google cancels this years Google I/O developers conference amid COVID-19 concerns

Google on Saturday announced that it will be cancelling one of its biggest events of the year -the Google I/O developers conference this year amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

“Out of concern for the health and safety of our developers, employees, and local communities — and in line with “shelter in place” requirements by the local Bay Area government — we sadly will not be holding an I/O event in any capacity this year,” the search giant tweeted from its official account.

“Right now, the most important thing all of us can do is focus our attention on helping people with the new challenges we all face. We’ll continue to do everything we can to help our communities stay safe, informed, and connected,” it further said.