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MagicFest Turin in Italy is canceled due to Coronavirus

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ChannelFireBall informed the cancellation on twitter

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MagicFest Turin, an event that would take place this year in Italy, has just been canceled. ChannelFireBall, the main organizer of the MagicFest events, reported on Twitter the cancellation.

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An update to MagicFest Turin: The safety of MagicFest attendees is of the utmost importance to us and we have been monitoring the situation in Italy closely. Out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling #MTGTurin. (1/2)

Continues on another twitter: We regret any disappointment this may cause, and are actively exploring different dates and cities in Europe for rescheduling this event. If you have already registered for events or packages at #MTGTurin, those purchases will be automatically refunded. (2/2)

The response to the cancellation has been positive, with many people praising the fact that ChannelFireBall cares about the players who would attend the event.

If the situation gets worse, MagicFest Lyon will be canceled as well.