ALA Annual Conference to remain in Toronto
(Chicago) After lengthy discussions and consultation with international and national health officials about the occurrence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board voted unanimously to keep the 2003 Annual Conference in Toronto, June 19-25
This decision has been reached following the assurance of leading health officials who inform us that it is safe for our members, exhibitors and guests to visit Toronto," said ALA President Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman. "We take the occurrence of SARS in Toronto very seriously and have carefully considered all options and opinions before choosing to stay.
The Executive Board decision followed an announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO) that it was lifting the travel advisory for Toronto.
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