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MISS WORLD 2021 CANCELLED IN PUERTO RICO AFTER CANDIDATES, STAFF TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

 Miss World 2021 finale was temporarily cancelled hours before the pageant show in Puerto Rico on Thursday, after 17 candidates and staff reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.


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This was the second time the event was reset and might not push through this year.


FULL STATEMENT OF MISS WORLD ORGANIZATION:





"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. 



"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. 



"The next step according to the medical experts is immediate quarantine, pending observation and further testing according to best practices in situations like this.



"Once and only when contestants and staff are cleared by health officials and advisors, will contestants and related staff return to their home countries.



"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!"




Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines Tracy Maureen Perez made it to the top five of the "beauty with a Purpose" (BWAP) round.



BWAP is a charity initiative where candidates choose or promote their own projects or advocacies in line with the pageant.

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