Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Dec 17: The finale of ‘Miss World 2021’, one of the prestigious and oldest international beauty pageants has been temporarily postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
The big decision was announced after around 17 contestants and staff members from around the world, stationed at Puerto Rico were tested positive for COVID-19.
“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,” reads the press release.
PRESS STATEMENT: Miss World 2021 Postponed.
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https://t.co/J98KVc0Kpa pic.twitter.com/lHuLT6x8DV— Miss World (@MissWorldLtd) December 16, 2021
“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 release further stated.
Notably, Miss India 2021 grand finale was slated for a global broadcast in Puerto Rico this week, but according to the official statement shared by the Miss World Organization, the program has been temporarily postponed due to health and safety concerns of contestants, staff, crew and the general public.
