The organizers of Miss World 2021 has announced early Friday morning that the global broadcast in Puerto Rico has been temporarily postponed citing “health and safety interest of contestants, staff, crew and general public.”
“After meeting with the virologists and medical experts hired to oversee the Miss World 2021 event and discussing with the Puerto Rico Health Department, the decision has been made by the organizers of the event to postpone the globally broadcast finale at the Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot to be held within the next 90 days,” the organizers said in a statement.
“As of yesterday, additional safety measures were implemented in the best interest of the contestants, production team and spectators, understanding the event increased risks on the stage and in the dressing room. However, after additional positive cases were confirmed this morning after consulting with health officials and experts, the postponement decision was made,” they said.
Medical experts recommended immediate quarantine, “pending observation and further testing according to best practices in situations like this.”
Organizers said that contestants and staff have to be cleared by health officials and advisors before they are allowed to go home.
“We are very much looking forward to the return of our contestants, (who we have grown to know and love), to compete for the Miss World crown,” said Julia Morley, CEO of Miss World Ltd. Puerto Rico offers a safe environment and a spectacular backdrop for filming the Miss World Festival!”
Earlier, the organizers of Miss World Philippines reassured fans that Tracy Maureen Perez has tested negative for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019).
The organization announced the news “in the light of rumors and speculations alluding to health condition of some of the Miss World 2021 candidates.” — BAP, GMA News
Miss World global broadcast temporarily postponed
Source: Balitanghali
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