All IAEA operations are continuing during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Safeguards inspections worldwide are continuing but with some travel disruption.
The IAEA has moved towards a significant reduction of its presence at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) from 3 November, for the second time this year.
Most meetings and non-critical travel continue to be postponed, deferred or held virtually. For event updates, please visit the events page. ‘Critical’ meetings and travel will continue to the extent possible in order for the IAEA to deliver on its mandate.
Precautionary measures have been taken in line with recommendations from Austrian and Viennese authorities. Emphasis continues to be placed on safety such as social distancing, hand hygiene, and the use of face masks in certain areas as well as the need for careful monitoring of the ongoing situation. More details can be found here.
IAEA response capacity for nuclear and radiological emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic
The IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC), also based in Vienna, continues to ensure that the communication channels for notification and information exchange in nuclear and radiological emergencies irrespective of its cause remain fully operational on a 24/7 basis. The IEC also continues to fully implement its response roles utilizing its established Business Continuity Plan. Further, the IEC continues to prepare and implement the scheduled Convention Exercises (ConvEx) and other planned activities, such as consultancy meetings with Member States, which will be conducted via teleconferencing.
(Last updated: 3 November 2020)