Denmark to hold Eurovision selection party in empty arena due to coronavirus fears

Denmark will choose its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest without an audience and top division football matches will be played behind closed doors after Danish authorities on Friday urged cancellation of events attended by more than 1,000 people to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Organizers said 10,000 tickets had been sold for the Danish leg of the Eurovision Song Contest due to be held on Saturday at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.

“Authorities urge organizers to postpone or cancel events with more than 1000 participants,” Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a press conference.

(REUTERS)