The Eurovision Song Contest is the latest major event to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, the EBU said they had taken the "difficult decision" to call off this year's contest, which was due to take place in Rotterdam in May, and that it was one made with "deep regret". "Over the past few weeks we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead," the EBU said. "However the uncertainty created by the spread of Covid-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities - means the EBU has taken the difficult decision that it is impossible to continue with the live event as planned." "We would ask