The organizers of Miss World 2021 postponed this Thursday for 90 days the final gala of the event, scheduled for tonight at the Coliseum in Puerto Rico, due to cases of COVID-19 detected among contestants and technical staff.
The entire team will remain in quarantine and monitoring tests will be carried out, according to the organization’s statement, which indicated that the 98 contestants and technical staff will return to their countries of origin once they receive the go-ahead from health officials and advisers.
The decision was made after consulting the medical team that advises the production of the beauty pageant and the personnel of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, which the day before recorded 17 positives.
It had previously been announced that less public would attend than expected and that some contestants were going to participate virtually after having tested positive for COVID-19, but the detection of new cases on this day led to the postponement of the gala.
The note explained that “despite having taken stricter measures because it was understood that they could increase the risks due to contact on stage and dressing rooms, this morning, as part of the regular testing protocols that are made to participants and the production team new cases were detected ”.
“The postponement decision was made since the priority for the production is to protect the health of the talents and the public that would enjoy the contest,” the text concluded.
The president of Miss World, Julia Morley, stressed that they are eager that “the contestants can enjoy their event and that one of them is crowned Miss World in a safe environment for all.”
“Nothing should detract or tarnish the experience for these young women who have prepared to compete and represent their countries. That is why we have taken these measures, “he added.
The final gala of the 70th edition of Miss World will be rescheduled to take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in the next 90 days.
COVID-19 cases have increased in the Caribbean island in recent days associated with mass events and have also led to the temporary suspension of the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League.
The Health Department confirmed this Wednesday that they have counted 176 positives among those attending Bad Bunny’s concerts last weekend and 39 among members of the Baseball League.
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