The coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the world's economy over the past weeks, as the fight against the deadly disease continues.
Events across the world have started to be called off in an attempt to slow or stop the spread of the highly-contagious virus.
But while foreign governments in countries like Italy, France and Spain are banning large-scale events to keep residents safe, the 海角视频 is yet to do the same.
Instead, organisers of big events are beginning to call them off themselves, with many rescheduling for later in the year.
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So far those include Premier League matches and concerts among others.
But as well as these high-profile delays, an increasing number of business events are now being rescheduled - causing widespread disruption set to have significant implications for firms.
Here are the business events across the North West called off due to fears over the deadly outbreak:
Northern Powerhouse Women
These awards were set to take place in Manchester on Monday with media, tech, finance and sporting figures up for accolades.
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Nominees were emailed late on Thursday telling them organisers were "working with the venue to secure a new date" - hoped to be early autumn.
Regenerating Liverpool
This briefing event to be held at Liverpool Town Hall would have seen a panel discussion designed to keep businesses informed of the progress of key schemes in the city - and the pipeline opportunities available to contractors throughout the local supply chain.
It was set to take place on Thursday, but last week, the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce said the event would no longer happen.
A statement issued via email said organisers would continue to monitor advice from Public Health England - and will "seek to reconvene this event when it is deemed safe to do so".
Manchester Cleaning Show
The Manchester Cleaning Show - one of the North's premier cleaning and hygiene events, was due to take place on March 25 and 26.
It's been rescheduled for September 15 and 16 at the same venue, Event City.
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Organisers Quartz Business Media and the British Cleaning Council said it had begun contacting exhibitors, visitors and speakers to inform them.
CBI North West MP reception
This event was set to see guests of the CBI and Barclays join an informal networking session with North West MPs as well as a 'Question Time'-style panel - with MPs Alison McGovern and Mary Robinson joining in.
It was set to take place on Tuesday, but guests were told on Monday it had been cancelled.
Lakes Hospitality Trade Show
Organisers of this trade show now in its 45th year announced on Friday they had taken the "reluctant" decision to postpone the event until October.
Key figures from the business community including event partners Cumbria Tourism welcomed the organisers’ decision to press ahead with a "bigger and better show" in autumn.
Words Weekend Festival at The Lowry
This literature festival was due to take place between March 27 and 29 at The Lowry in Salford.
The bill included Katie Piper, Adam Kay, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and David Nicholls before event organisers made the .
Artistic director Beth Gallimore said: "It is with huge sadness that we have taken the decision to cancel Words Weekend at The Lowry following the escalation of COVID-19 in Europe.
"Although this is an incredibly difficult decision, the health of authors and audiences must be the priority."
MIPIM
While not taking place in the North West, MIPIM is one of the 2020 calendar highlights for many of the region's firms.
The global property conference set to take place in Cannes has already been postponed until June - a move that saw businesses from across areas such as Manchester, Liverpool and Cheshire cancel big plans, giving up hopes of forging deals.
NRB20
The Northern Restaurant and Bar Awards had been set to take place at Manchester Central this week, but a statement issued on Monday said organisers had "no option" but to postpone.
Organisers sent the following tweet:
Do you know of any further events that have been cancelled due to fears over the coronavirus? Email tom.houghton@reachplc.com.