--- title: "COVID-19: Useful Resources" description: The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impact on the events industry. To help you stay informed, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest resources here. image: https://www.blerter.com/hubfs/iStock-1205386680.jpg --- [![Blerter](https://www.blerter.com/hubfs/2019%20Blerter/blerter-logo.svg)](https://www.blerter.com/) - [PLATFORM](https://www.blerter.com/platform) - [TRIATHLON](https://www.blerter.com/triathlon) - EXPLORE - [Case Studies](https://www.blerter.com/blog/tag/case-studies) - [Guides](https://www.blerter.com/blog/tag/guides) - [Blog](https://www.blerter.com/blog) - [Webinars](https://www.blerter.com/blog/tag/webinar) - [Help Center](https://support.blerter.com/) - [Partners](https://www.blerter.com/partners) - [About](https://www.blerter.com/about) - [PRICING](https://www.blerter.com/pricing/) - [PODCAST 🎙️](https://www.blerter.com/event-transformation-podcast) [Login](http://desktop.blerter.com) [Request a demo](https://www.blerter.com/request-a-demo) [Login](http://desktop.blerter.com) [Request a demo](https://www.blerter.com/request-a-demo) # THE COVID-19 HUB The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our industry. Bookmark this page for thought leadership, useful content and insights to help you navigate the challenges your events face during these turbulent times. ## A series of online panel discussions ##### Join industry thought leaders in a series of panel discussions around current challenges, crisis management strategies and solutions needed to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis and come out on the other side. ##### [Panel one Find out about alternative options if your event has been postponed or cancelled, and strategies to implement after the decision to cancel an event. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-panel-one) ##### [Panel two Right from our second home in Portland, insights into key challenges the industry is currently facing and what the new world might look like. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-panel-two) ##### [Panel three Join us for a deep dive into managing and maintaining relationships with vendors and contractors when things get rough, and what the future of events might look like. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-panel-three) ##### [Panel four Get insights into the different approaches for managing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, sponsors and volunteers in the age of COVID-19. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-panel-four) ##### [Panel five Gather with industry thought leaders for a panel discussion around strategies for event operations, risk management and safety processes once events are allowed to take place again. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-panel-five) ##### [Panel six Join us for a webinar with two industry leaders, as we discuss the necessary actions to prepare for reopening of your event. Watch On-demand](https://www.blerter.com/blog/reopening-your-event-safely) ### Get up to speed and track the spread [Review advice Get started with the World Health Organization's COVID-19 risk assessment and mitigation checklist for mass gatherings. Download here](https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/1272773/retrieve) [Check hotspots This coronavirus can spread quickly. Understanding the trends in your area will help you plan and prepare for your future events. View the map](https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6) [Know the risks Knowing is half the battle! You can’t make informed decisions without the right information. Read up on COVID-19 symptoms and how it spreads. Learn more](https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus) ## Do you have a communications plan? Having quick and reliable communication between crew members is paramount. From food vendors to event managers, having names and contact details could make all the difference during an outbreak and is likely to be required as events begin running again. Do you have a mechanism to identify everyone who was on-site? Who were they talking to? And who might be at risk? How would you provide information to local health authorities if they appeared on site at your event to find the source of an outbreak?  [![Blog: How to manage your event crew](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4607449/9bbf28e0-4e8d-4735-bf08-edf010156dfb.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4607449/9bbf28e0-4e8d-4735-bf08-edf010156dfb)   While the safety and well-being of your team and people attending your events is the first priority, COVID-19 is freeing up time for business improvement. Event planners are looking at what tools they need to improve communications and manage incidents more effectively. How can businesses verify the information that’s coming in about the virus? What data is important to know, and where are there gaps that need to be filled? If the outbreak continues, how will that create health risks to employees and financial risks to the business? [![Webinar: Crisis comms in the age of COVID-19](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4607449/f3a101b5-9ec4-4647-931d-e9a791ce6f5f.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4607449/f3a101b5-9ec4-4647-931d-e9a791ce6f5f) ### Considering going virtual? Even if your event is typically run by bringing people together outside, it doesn't mean there aren't other options to help you manage the impact of COVID-19. We've had our team scouring the internet for the best ideas and advice on event alternatives to help you work through the coming months. [![Get inspired](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4607449/918e03b5-e7c3-4864-a5a6-40ab44686024.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4607449/918e03b5-e7c3-4864-a5a6-40ab44686024) ![blogpic1](https://www.blerter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blogpic1.jpg?width=560&name=blogpic1.jpg) ## COVID-19 insights ##### [Creating safe environments for event patrons, vendors and sponsors View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-safe-events) ##### [How are sponsors responding to live events amongst COVID-19 crisis? View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid19-sponsors-reponse) ##### [COVID-19: Digital transformation of events in the new world View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid-19-digital-transformation) ##### [COVID-19: How can you help your community during this time? View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid-19-community-help) ##### [COVID-19: Does your insurance cover you? View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/covid-19-insurance) ##### [COVID-19: Are you thinking about your event crew? View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/coronavirus-event-crew) ##### [Coronavirus: what event professionals need to know to mitigate risks View](https://www.blerter.com/blog/coronavirus-events-need-to-know) [![](https://www.blerter.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Blerter%20-%20Unplanned%20Events-thumb.jpeg) Crisis Communications Being able to co-ordinate during a crisis is essential. React fast and keep people safe. Learn more](https://www.blerter.com/crisis-communications) ## Resources from around the web ##### [Get event specific insights from IFEA Learn more](https://www.ifea.com/p/resources/ifea-coronavirus-resources) ##### [WHO risk assessment and mitigation checklist Learn more](https://www.who.int/publications-detail/how-to-use-who-risk-assessment-and-mitigation-checklist-for-mass-gatherings-in-the-context-of-covid-19) ##### [WHO's guide for event planning Learn more](https://www.blerter.com/hubfs/WHO_COVID-19_Key_Planning_Recommendations.pdf) ##### [Why 'flattening the curve' is so critical Learn more](https://www.sciencealert.com/dragging-out-the-coronavirus-epidemic-is-important-in-saving-lives) ##### [COVID-19 Visual Data Pack Learn more](https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/covid-19-coronavirus-infographic-datapack/) ##### [Ten reasons why you ought not to panic Learn more](https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-ten-reasons-why-you-ought-not-to-panic-132941) ## Ready to see more? 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