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Special Olympics Iowa cancels tournament over coronavirus

The tournament was scheduled to run this Friday and Saturday in Iowa City.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Special Olympics Iowa announced the cancellation of its Mid-Winter Tournament due to the threat of the coronavirus.

The tournament was scheduled to take place March 13 and 14 in Iowa City. 

In a letter, Special Olympics President and CEO John Kleigl says that many involved with the tournament are at a heightened risk due to age, compromised immune systems and medical conditions. 

RELATED: 13 Iowans have now tested positive for COVID-19

The cancellation comes after several students in northwest Iowa were reportedly exposed to the coronavirus at a special olympics event. They have been asked to self-quarantine and report a doctor if they experience and symptoms of the coronavirus. 

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