Miss Eco International 2020 postponed due to COVID-19

The Miss Eco International 2020 will be moved to a later date amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) scare.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the beauty pageant announced that it was postponed until May 26 to June 12 tentatively. It was originally scheduled on April 11 in Egypt.

Organizers said regular updates will be done through the Miss Eco International website and social media pages.

Philippine bet Kelley Day took to Instagram to express her sadness on the postponement.

“This is very sad for all of us, but as our health and safety is the number one priority of the organization, the decision to postpone is for the best,” she said. “Thank you to everyone who has expressed their concern, care, and unconditional support and I hope you continue to do so.”

“Let us all stay safe, and continue to pray for the recovery of those affected by the virus,” Kelley added.

She also thanked the country’s frontliners who have been helping patients non-stop, knowing their lives are on the line.

“Also, a HUGE thank you to the doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff that have been risking their lives for us."

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic as the number of confirmed cases continue to rise in many countries. --Ma. Angelica Garcia/MGP, GMA News