Studio Ghibli Museum closes due to coronavirus fears

Sudden temporary closure has taken everyone by surprise.
Now the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo’s Mitaka is taking precautions against the spread of the flu-like virus by announcing that it will be closing for a temporary period from 25 February to 17 March.
As one of the city’s most popular tourist spots, the Ghibli Museum welcomes over a thousand local and international visitors each day, making it a high-risk location for the spread of the coronavirus, which has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization.
As such, the government has said it plans to postpone or cancel large-scale events in Tokyo, and in response to this position by the government, and following discussions with Mitaka City, the Ghibli Museum has decided to close its doors temporarily.
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