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The Miss World 2021 beauty pageant that was set to be held December 16 in Puerto Rico was postponed at the last minute after 23 participants tested positive for COVID-19.
The organisers said the global broadcast finale was postponed due to health and safety interest of contestants, staff, crew and general public.
The finale will be rescheduled at Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot within the next 90 days.
Here is the statement issued late Thursday:
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.
