https://wccftech.com/oneplus-8-launch-event-could-be-online-only-due-to-coronavirus-fears/

The ongoing Coronavirus epidemic has impacted the tech industry a lot. Global smartphone shipments are expected to drop due to reduced output in manufacturing units. Even MWC 2020 was canceled due to a dozen or players dropping out due to concerns around the pathogen. A lot of OEMs were counting on MWC to announce their 2020 releases, and now, they have to figure out alternative methods to release their devices. Now, it appears that the highly-anticipated OnePlus 8 launch will be online too.

Sources familiar with the matter told 9to5Google that OnePlus is considering an online-only launch event for the OnePlus 8. The reason, as mentioned earlier, is pressing concerns around the Coronavirus epidemic. Given the airborne nature of the virus, any large gathering of people that is populated by people from around the world dramatically increases the risk of getting infected.