Because of the rising coronavirus fears, Ireland has canceled its St.
Patrick Day parade that takes place across the entire nation. The annual parade celebration which regularly attracts over thousands of visitors to the Irish capital was planned to be held on March 17th.
According to the last year, nearly 500,000 people have attended the St. Patrick Day celebration. But the government canceled the festival, due to the fears of coronavirus as Ireland has 21 confirmed cases as of now.
The state broadcaster RTE shared the news in the afternoon that the decision to cancel the celebration was made by the cabinet sub-committee, who coordinated the response for Ireland.
Though a new conference has been announced and the measures are expected to take on Monday, the Irish Times has spread the news of all parades to be canceled across the entire country.
Cork, Ireland’s 2nd city announced the cancellation of all parades and celebrations after they conducted a risk assessment-based on WHO recommendations, and so did the town of Sligo.
The Cork City Council said that they do not find themselves in a position to provide the assurance that is necessary in relation to the WHO guidelines.
The welfare of the attendees and participants stands out to be their primary concern, for which the cancellation of the St. Patrick Day parade was necessary.
However, the parade organizers in the towns of Stepaside and Leixlip will no longer conduct the parade or any type of events related to the celebration.
In 2001, St. Patrick Day was canceled in Ireland because of the foot and mouth disease.
The Six Nations rugby that would have taken place, was also postponed on Monday in Paris after the French government banned all public gatherings over 1000 people on Sunday.
Another match fixture that was set between Ireland and Italy was also canceled last month, due to public health issues.
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