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IIFA Awards postponed due to coronavirus

The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) has been postponed, holding on to the safety after an increased number of coronavirus -infected people in India.

Coronavirus Effect: IIFA awards gets postponed
Coronavirus Effect: IIFA awards gets postponed

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Published : Mar 6, 2020, 1:50 PM IST

Updated : Mar 6, 2020, 2:54 PM IST

Indore: The 21st edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, which was scheduled to be held here at the end of the month, has been postponed in light of the coronavirus scare, organisers said on Friday.

One of the most popular award functions in the country was scheduled to be held from March 27 to 29 at Indore and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.

Coronavirus Effect: IIFA awards gets postponed

"With due regard to the growing concerns around the spread of COVID-19 virus and keeping the health and safety of IIFA's fans and the general community at large, it has been decided to postpone the much-awaited IIFA Weekend and Awards 2020 celebrations, which were originally scheduled at the end of March," a statement issued by IIFA read.

A fresh date and plan for hosting IIFA in the statewill be announced at the earliest, an official said.

So far no positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state.

Last Updated : Mar 6, 2020, 2:54 PM IST

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