MagicFest Turin in Italy is canceled due to Coronavirus

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.

An Update on 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)

— ChannelFireball (@ChannelFireball) February 28, 2020

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)

That's unfortunate, but a smart move.

Thanks for thinking of global health.

— Amazonian ???? PAX East (@coL_Amazonian) February 28, 2020

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.

We are also looking closely at the situation in #MTGLyon. Based on current information, we believe it is safe to proceed with the event.

We look forward to creating a wonderful and safe Magic experience for our attendees. (1/x)

— ChannelFireball (@ChannelFireball) February 28, 2020

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