The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff are closely monitoring the latest reports and recommendations about COVID-19, and how this may impact NANOG 79 <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-79/> in Boston, in June. The health and safety of the NANOG community is our top priority. As a result, we have cancelled the NANOG Connect event, which was previously scheduled for March 27 in St. Louis. As the situation in North America and the rest of the world further develops, we will continue to assess preventative measures, and if necessary, take appropriate action to reduce transmission of the virus. As NANOG 79 draws closer, we will continue to keep the community informed with further details. The next update will be on March 25. Registration for NANOG 79 remains open, and the March 30 early-bird registration discount will be extended. We encourage the community to continue submitting <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-79/submit-presentation/> talk proposals for NANOG 79, and all future meetings. To learn more about COVID-19, we suggest consulting the following authoritative sources in NANOG's service region: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html>, the World Health Organization <https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019>, and Harvard Medical School <https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-resource-center>, which include common-sense advice on prevention and treatment. Please contact us <nanog-support@nanog.org> with any additional questions or concerns, at any time. Sincerely, The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff