Microsoft joins other firms including
General Motors Co and Alphabet Inc’s Google that will not attend CES in person in Las Vegas in early January due to rising Covid-19 infections sparked by the fast-spreading Omicron variant.
The company decided not to participate in-person after reviewing the latest data on the Covid-19 environment, the Verge reported, citing a company spokesperson.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
CES officials on Thursday said the event will still be held in person Jan. 5-8 with “strong safety measures in place,” which include vaccination requirements, masking and availability of COVID-19 tests.
Microsoft will have a digital presence for both the Microsoft Partner Innovation Experience and Automotive Press Kit, according to the Verge.
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