The world's largest art museum has survived monarchies, fire and wars, but concerns about the novel coronavirus have shut down the Louvre.
"The Louvre cannot open this Sunday, March 1," a statement from the Louvre said."Museum staff met to discuss the health situation and the Covid-19 prevention measures taken by the museum following instructions from the competent authorities."
Museum staff will hold another meeting on Monday with the Exceptional Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee, the statement read.
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