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The coronavirus has spread to over 80 nations, including the U.S., Iran, Italy, Japan and South Korea, since the outbreak began in Wuhan City in the Hubei Province of China in late January — and its impact is being felt across myriad industries.
The virus, which has affected roughly 101,300 people and caused 3,451 deaths is now the cause of a number of other cancellations and postponements in other industries, including tech conferences and music festivals. These cancellations have led many to speculate what major event the virus will affect next, with some wondering the fate of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. COVID-19 has rocked the fashion world acutely, shifting international fashion weeks, upcoming trade shows and other events globally.
WWD compiled a list of major events that the public is speculating will be canceled in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read on to see the status of many upcoming events in the fashion, film and music industries.
Beautycon: Not Canceled
Beauty festival organizer, Beautycon, is slated to host its Los Angeles festival on Aug. 1 to 2 and its New York festival on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Organizers are also planning a Tokyo
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