Cape Town – The 70th edition of Miss World that was set to take place on Thursday, December 16 in Peurto Rico has been postponed due to Covid-19 concerns.
The Miss World organisation announced the news via a press statement released on their social media platforms.
“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 organisers of the event to postpone the globally broadcast finale at the Puerto RicoColiseum Jose Miguel Agrelot to be held within the next 90 days.”
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“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,” in part, said the Miss World organisation.
Meanwhile, Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida has been flying the country’s flag high ahead of the final competition, as made it to the pageant’s top 10 of the “Beauty With A Purpose” round.
“I am thrilled to announce we have won Beauty with a Purpose along with five other incredible projects,” she wrote on social media.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
