Oaks Expo Center Addresses Coronavirus, Holding Events As Planned

OAKS, PA — The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks does not have plans to cancel its upcoming events due to coronavirus, they said in an announcement Wednesday.

However, one of the larger events, the Eagle Arms Gun Show on March 13-15, has been independently canceled. On their website, they noted that "local government has canceled us! Sorry for any inconvenience!"

As coronavirus concerns spread in Montgomery County and around the region, health officials are warning that avoiding large gatherings is an important containment measure. It's led to several local school districts closing for "deep cleanings." Local colleges like West Chester University and Bucks County Community College have closed their campuses for the semester.

"We share the public’s concerns in regard to the Coronavirus," the Oaks Expo Center said in a statement. "And are working with key stakeholders — event producers, elected officials, public health organizations, and others — to respond to this rapidly changing health concern."

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The center, which features a 240,000 square foot exhibition hall that can hold thousands, has several events coming up, including the Just Between Friends Sale March 18-22, the East Coast Super Reptile Expo March 28-29, and the Great Philadelphia Comic Con April 3-4.

>>Montgomery County Cancels Events Over Coronavirus

The Center said they are taking precautions such as continuously cleaning the restrooms, cleaning exhibition halls between events, providing paper towels to curb the use of hand dryers, and sanitizing high touch surfaces like doors, light switches, and sink handles.

There are currently 15 cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania.

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