Is Eurovision cancelled? Coronavirus backup plans include "no audience" option

Опубликовано 15 марта 2020, 9:30

As fears of the coronavirus pandemic grow, the EBU says Eurovision 2020 is NOT yet cancelled and that plans for Rotterdam continue. We discuss the latest news from The Netherlands, including talk of cancellation, and back-up scenarios like having the song contest with no audience or having artists sing from studios in their own country. This is a LONG video. Timestamps to topics below.

Eurovision 2020 and coronavirus discussion points:

2:08 What is coronavirus/Covid-19?
3:36 How many cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in The Netherlands?
4:08 What major sports events have been cancelled already?
5:00 What measures has the Netherlands taken to protect public health?
5:32 Will the Dutch restrictions impact Eurovision?
6:40 What has the Rotterdam mayor said?
7:43 Has the EBU released a coronavirus statement?
8:40 Israel and Lithuania withdrew from postcard filming in The Netherlands
9:40 Countries withdrew from the Heads of Delegation meeting in Rotterdam
10:00 The EBU has had employees test positive
10:50 PrePartyES 2020 and Israel Calling cancelled
12:02 London Eurovision Party asks for patience
12:49 Eurovision with no audience is an option
14:46 What about the red carpet, Euroclub, Eurovision Village, the press centre, etc.?
15:30 Should delegations be smaller?
16:05 Could artists sing in studios in their home countries during the show?
19:25 NPO wants Eurovision 2020 to take place
20:00 Can Eurovision 2020 be postponed or rescheduled for later?
22:44 Let's please be kind to each other and not point too many fingers
24:33 Our Wiwibloggs events aren't cancelled yet, but we have to be realistic
25:45 Sending y'all love
26:40 If news about coronavirus stresses you out, please step away from the TV

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