Rygin King cuts European tour short

Dancehall artiste Rygin King and his management team will be cutting his European tour short and attempting to leave The Netherlands to return home soon because of COVID-19.

"The shows in Italy and France have been cancelled. It appears all of the reggae festivals for the summer have been cancelled, this pandemic ah go like yellow fever. This change the whole world," Rygin King's manager Rohan Ramsay said.

The first show was held on March 2 in Zurich, Switzerland, and Rygin King had sold- out performances in Germany and Amsterdam.

"One of the best shows was in Amsterdam where the club was full ... the Europeans loved the energy and the vibes," Ramsay said.

The artiste will also no longer head to Accra, Ghana, where he would have performed alongside Baby Cham on March 21.

"We're trying to get a flight to leave The Netherlands on Tuesday and head back to Jamaica. We're going to drive to Brussels in Belgium and get a direct flight into Jamaica," Ramsay said.

Rygin King will join the multitude of visitors fleeing the contagion spreading its tentacles across Europe.

Americans have been scrambling to cut vacations short and re-book flights to the United States this weekend as Europe continues to lock down towns and cities.

Italy has tightened its lockdown as the death toll from COVID-19 surged to nearly 1,500, while France's prime minister said the country is getting ready to close all cafes, restaurants, clubs, and cinemas.

Spain has declared a state of emergency and is telling people to stay indoors for two weeks, except for emergencies, to buy food or to go to work.

When he returns to Jamaica, Rygin King will resume work on his album.

Rygin King is known for the singles How Mi Grow, Tuff and Legacy. He has a raft of new singles including Ruption and Amazing.