The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the coronavirus situation a pandemic. Several countries have already decided to cancel public events attracting large international crowds. Although this is not yet the official recommendation issued by the Finnish authorities, the university strongly recommends that its staff members and students refrain from attending Kontiolahti Biathlon, or any other similar event attracting large international crowds, both in the course of their duties and as private citizens. The university will withdraw its participation in the Kontiolahti Biathlon competition area. This is an unfortunate development, but a necessary one in order to stop the virus from spreading.