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Facebook won't participate in SXSW because of coronavirus fears

Fb discussed the company isn't going to participate in the yearly SXSW event in Austin, Texas, because of issues regarding the novel coronavirus.
Facebook said the company will not participate in the annual SXSW event in Austin, Texas, due to concerns about the novel coronavirus.

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