National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus

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from abcnews,

The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.

Scripps announced its decision Friday morning, citing recommendations against large gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ongoing state of emergency in Maryland.

I am sad to see this cancelled but it is understandable. I feel for all the kids who studied all year for this..