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Benguet town cancels Strawberry Festival due to nCoV threat
The La Trinidad municipal government has officially cancelled the 2020 Strawberry Festival due to the threat of the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
This decision was made by the Municipal Council through an 8-4 vote, choosing outright cancellation over postponement.
The cancellation aligns with the Department of Health's advisory against mass gatherings to prevent the spread of nCoV.
The Strawberry Festival is a significant event for La Trinidad, typically featuring a giant strawberry shortcake, street dancing, and a float parade.
Other public gatherings canceled due to nCoV fears include the Panagbenga Grand Opening Day Parade, the Pasinaya Festival, and Araw ng Dabaw.
As of Tuesday, February 11, 2020, there were 1,011 deaths and over 42,000 infections in China, with three confirmed cases in the Philippines.
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