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Killer flu scares Rolling Stones
27/03/2003 07:45 - (SA)
Hong Kong - The Rolling Stones announced on Thursday they have cancelled their concerts in Hong Kong over the weekend citing fears over the fast-spreading atypical pneumonia which has claimed 10 lives in the city so far.
The Stones said on their website that they had cancelled the concerts scheduled on March 28 and 29 "as a result of the warnings on Sars (severe acute respiratory syndrome) from the Hong Kong government and the World Health Organisation".
"Increases in the number of cases of Sars in Hong Kong and Southern China and continued concern over large gatherings have created apprehension among fans and concern for their safety," the message said.
A spokesperson for the venue, the HongKong Exhibition and Convention Centre (HKCEC) said: "The group have cancelled concerts", because of the atypical pneumonia, and that "a rescheduled plan will be announced later".
The Stones have also planned to perform in Shanghai, but it was not immediately known if the concerts there have been cancelled as well.
Earlier, veteran American singer Andy Williams, 76, postponed his concert in Hong Kong set for April 12 until June 6, citing "global health concerns".
Williams said he did not want his band taking health risks, the HKCEC spokesperson said on Wednesday. - Sapa-AFP
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