Australia's biggest celebration of spring has been cancelled amid fears about the spread of coronavirus.
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The ACT government has cancelled the annual flower and arts festival Floriade, which attracts about half a million visitors to Canberra every September and October.
"Given the significant planning and co-ordination required for Floriade, the ACT government is not assured that the event can be set up and staged in a manner that guarantees compliance with current physical distancing requirements," Chief Minister Andrew Barr said on Wednesday.
Australian Associated Press