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U.K. Cinemas Shut After Prime Minister Issues Virus Warning

Cineworld, Odeon and Vue chains to close U.K. movie theaters
Johnson on Monday urged public to avoid unnecessary contact

Boris Johnson Tells U.K. Citizens to Avoid Pubs and Restaurants

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By Thomas Seal and Tiago Ramos Alfaro

March 17, 2020 at 11:11 AM UTC

Updated on

March 17, 2020 at 1:59 PM UTC

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Britain’s three largest cinema chains are closing their movie theaters a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public to avoid all “non-essential” contact with other people.