Due to COVID-19: Eurovision 2020 Cancelled

World | March 18, 2020, Wednesday // 17:47
Bulgaria: Due to COVID-19: Eurovision 2020 Cancelled Facebook/Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision 2020 organizers have announced they are canceling the event due to the spread of the coronavirus, the Independent reports.

The news was reported to Eurovision's official Twitter account and page.

"It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam.

Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead.

However, the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities - means the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned. The health of artists, staff, fans and visitors, as well as the situation in the Netherlands, Europe and the world, is at the heart of this decision.

We are very proud that the Eurovision Song Contest has united audiences every year, without interruption, for the past 64 years and we, like the millions of you around the world, are extremely saddened that it can not take place in May. "the organizers said in a statement.

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