Hugely-popular Houston rodeo canceled due to virus

A woman visits Times Square as she wears a face mask on March 8, 2020 in New York City. Image: AFP/ Kena Betancur

The event includes rodeo competitions, livestock and horse shows, farm displays and star-studded concerts as well as barbecues, retail stalls and a fairground carnival.“The safety and wellbeing of our guests and our community is our top priority,” the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said in a statement.

“Out of precaution, the city has decided that this is the best course of action for our community… Having to close early is extremely difficult.”

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