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Eurovision cancelled in wake of coronavirus concerns

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epa08303614 (FILE) - A website on which the first tickets for the two semi-finals, the final and six dress rehearsals for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) are offered for sale, is live and shown in Heiloo, The Netherlands, 12 December 2019 (reissued 18 March 2020). The 65th Eurovision Song Contest due to take place in Rotterdam from 12 to 16 May 2020 was cancelled on 18 March 2020 over the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causing the Covid-19 disease. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL

The popular Eurovision Song Context has been cancelled in the wake of recent developments related to the spread of the coronavirus.

Malta was due to be represented by 17-year-old singer Destiny, winner of Malta’s X Factor.

The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that the event, due to be held in Rotterdam  in The Netherlands, will be cancelled for the first time in 64 years to safeguard the health and safety of all those concerned.

It also confirmed that it will start discussions with the City of Rotterdam for the organisation of the event in 2021.

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