U.K. exhibition giant Odeon will shut all of its cinemas because of the coronavirus. Details:
The news was announced by the company on Tuesday, just a day after British prime minister Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid unnecessary social activity such as visiting pubs or theater. In a message on it social media channels, it said that "following government guidelines" its cinemas would be closed "until further notice.
The virus, which causes the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, has already led to Chinese theaters to be shuttered, with much of Europe and now some chains in the U.S. following suit. Industry events have also fallen victim to the coronavirus, the likes of MipTV, SWSX, Coachella and many more having been cancelled or postponed.
As the virus continues its march across the globe, the outbreak has prompted Hollywood to postpone the launch of major movies and shows, along with productions.
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