Another international sporting event, one scheduled to take place in B.C.香蕉视频直播檚 Northern Interior, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Health minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.香蕉视频直播檚 provincial health officer, announced early Thursday afternoon the 2020 World Women香蕉视频直播檚 Curling Championship, slated to run March 16-24 in Prince George, be postponed indefinitely.

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Teams slated to participate at the World Women香蕉视频直播檚 Curling Championship include: Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S.

香蕉视频直播淲e made this decision after careful deliberation with local public health officials and the event organizers. We understand what the championship means to the athletes who have trained hard to compete, but the health of British Columbians is our first priority.

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With the event now not taking place the World Curling Federation said it will consider the implications on Olympic qualification and discuss potential changes that will need to be considered with all the relevant stakeholders.

World Curling Federation President, Kate Caithness, said it香蕉视频直播檚 an extremely disappointing situation.

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The announcement comes just a day after the NBA announced it was suspending its season due to a player testing positive for COVID-19, and the NHL announcing Thursday morning it will put a halt on its 2019/20 season until further notice.

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