Miss World 2021 contest, slated to take place in Puerto Rico, has been postponed after several contestants contracted coronavirus. The ann...
Miss World 2021 contest, slated to take place in Puerto Rico, has
been postponed after several contestants contracted coronavirus. The
announcement was made just a few hours before the finale.
In an official statement extended on Thursday the organisers
announced, “Keeping in mind the rising Covid cases amongst the
contestants, the Miss World Organisation has taken the decision to
postpone the Miss World finale.”
“The finale will be rescheduled at Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot within the next 90 days,” the press release added.
The
contestants and staff members are currently in quarantine and will only
be able to return their home countries ‘once and only when are cleared
by health officials and advisors.’
Contestants including
Malaysia’s Lavanya Sivaji, Miss World Indonesia Pricilia Carla Yules,
Miss World India Manasa Varabasi and others have been tested positive
for covid-19.
Miss India Organisation announced, "We were in great
disbelief that she (Manasa Varanasi) might not be able to grace the
world stage inspite of her immense hard work and dedication, however her
safety is of utmost importance to us.”
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