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March 13, 2020 19: 12:05
Football fans will be barred from going to AFL matches and The Melbourne International Comedy Celebration has been cancelled, as efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus start to trigger severe interruptions in Victoria.
Key points:
- The disturbances come after Victoria recorded its first case of community-transmitted coronavirus
- The Melbourne Food and Wine Celebration has actually been delayed and other events such as the International Flower and Garden Show are in limbo
- Luna Park has also been closed for a fortnight
” The health and security of fans, gamers, umpires, authorities, partners and neighborhoods is the concern, so it is essential that we take the suggestions of those that know best, and that suggestions right now is to continue with matches however not to host mass events which can put everybody at threat,” AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan stated in a statement.
Previously, Melbourne International Funny Celebration (MICF) director Susan Provan revealed the celebration’s cancellation in a declaration, stating it was a “difficult choice” to make.
A number of comics took to social media in the wake of the statement, expressing support for
