Movie Theaters in These States Are Closed Due to Coronavirus
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variety.comMovie theaters in multiple states — Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington — have been ordered to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The unprecedented move comes as theater chains — with the exception of Regal Cinemas — have tried to stay open while taking steps to cut capacity.
Exhibitors expect the order will soon extend across the entire country as officials start to restrict non-essential public gatherings to halt the spread of the virus.
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that public gatherings involving more than 50 people be called off for the next eight weeks.
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