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Coronavirus: London, Ont., officials hope FOCO is a no-go this weekend
Fake Homecoming (FOCO), an annual unsanctioned celebration that often sees thousands descend onto Broughdale Avenue.The first FOCO came in 2016 in response to Western University administration pushing back official Homecoming celebrations to late-October. The revised Homecoming date is a time when students often deal with exams and the move aimed to curb unsanctioned street parties.Past FOCO celebrations have seen dozens of hospitalizations, packed streets and policing costs totalling upwards of $300,000.In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, local authorities are hoping this year’s FOCO, which would typically fall on Saturday, won’t happen at all.