Important Update: Colloquium Cancelled

Dear Colloquium delegates,* Latest Update: Sunday 20 October - 17:00 - There is a curfew 19:00 to 06:00 this evening in SantiagoSunday 20 October: Update – 11:00 – COLLOQUIUM IS CANCELLEDDue to the worsening situation of civil unrest across the city of Santiago,  the decision has been taken to cancel this year ’s Cochrane Colloquium. The situation in the city centre has deteriorated in the last 24 hours and remains volatile and uncertain: a curfew is in place, there is extremely limited public transportation and there are reports of a two-day national strike beginning on Monday. The safety and security of all Colloquium delegates is our highest priority. For this reason, we believe cancelling this year’s annual event is the most appropriate decision. The Colloquium in its entirety has been cancelled, this includes all pre and post-Colloquium events, workshops, meetings, social events and the Gala dinner. Clearly, these are challenging times and we would like to provide delegates in Santiago, or in transit to the city, with the following advice:If you have arrived, please stay near to your hotel, ask your hotel reception for any advice regarding facilities in the local area, opening times of supermarkets and shops, and public transport updates.   Please ensure you are aware of daily curfews and stay safe.If you are currently traveling to Santiago, or in transit, we can report that the airport is open but understandably busier than normal. We advise that you make...
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