WOW Festival In Baltimore Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amid growing concerns over COVID-19, the Women of the World Festival has been canceled.
The women's festival was set for this weekend on Saturday at the Inner Harbor's Columbus Center.
"It was a difficult decision, but participant safety has to come first." the organizers said in a statement Thursday.
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WOW Baltimore is a "movement that celebrates women and girls as a force for positive change" according to their website.
Attendees will get a refund in the next 5-7 business days from Mission Tix.
There is no official word on any options for rescheduling the event.
As of Thursday, 31 people in the state have been tested for coronavirus and three people tested positive for COVID-19
Of those tested, 17 tested negative and 11 tests are pending, the state department said Thursday.