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The LPGA Tour has canceled the Blue Bay LPGA event on China’s Hainan Island due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

The tournament was scheduled for March 5-8, immediately following the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore.

“Given the current health concerns and significant travel restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus in China, the LPGA along with our partners in China have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Blue Bay LPGA, which was scheduled to take place March 5-8 on Hainan Island,” the LPGA said in a statement. “Any time you cancel an event, it is a difficult decision and we appreciate how hard our title partner (Blue Bay), IMG, the China LPGA and the China Golf Association have worked to host an incredible event.

“The health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority. While we are disappointed that the tournament won’t take place this season, we look forward to going back to Blue Bay in 2021 and for many years to come.”

The event was not held in 2019 due to its transition from the fall calendar to the spring schedule.

Mexico’s Gaby Lopez captured her first LPGA title at Blue Bay in November 2018.

At least 170 people have died and more than 8,100 cases of the virus have been confirmed in mainland China, according to CNN.

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