UN headquarters in New York suspends opening to the public in response to outbreak
Xinhua News Agency, United Nations, March 10 (Reporter Shang Xuqian) UN Secretary-General Spokesman Diyalik said on the 10th that in response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the United Nations headquarters in New York will be temporarily closed to the public, and all United Nations tourist activities will also be temporarily Aborted.
In a reporter's briefing, Diajric said that the decision will take effect from 20:00 local time in New York (8:00 pm Beijing time). The United Nations will closely follow the development of the epidemic and will not rule out taking further measures.
As of now, 142 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia have been reported in New York State, where the United Nations headquarters is located. Diajark said no cases of new crown pneumonia infection have been found among staff at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
According to the website of the United Nations Visitors Center, the official tourist attraction attracts about one million tourists from all over the world every year.