The organizer of CES, the world's largest technology show, said on Thursday it was unable to confirm the number of COVID-19 cases from its in-person event in Las Vegas last week after South Korean authorities said about 70 attendees from the country tested positive for the virus.
"Results from testing done onsite by medical staff were reported to the local Southern Nevada Health Authorities," CES organizer Consumer Technology Association said.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.said Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares, who attended the show, did not contract COVID-19 in Las Vegas.Reporting by Chavi Mehta in Bengaluru and additional reporting by Gilles Guillaume in Paris; Editing by Devika SyamnathSubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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