Miss World 2021 temporarily postponed after several Covid-19 positive cases
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 organizers announced, "Keeping in mind the rising Covid cases amongst the contestants, the Miss World Organization has decided 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 to their home countries once and only when health officials and advisors.'
Contestants including Malaysia's Lavanya Sivaji, Miss World Indonesia Pricilia Carla Yules, Miss World India Manasa Varanasi, 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 despite her immense hard work and dedication. However, her safety is of utmost importance to us."
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