Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, China and Hong Kong Shutter Museums Until Further Notice

Following China’s decision to close its state museums last week, Hong Kong has shuttered its public art institutions indefinitely as it works to control the spread of the coronavirus. Hong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, will also limit travel between Hong Kong and China by air, train, and ferry.
The virus has already killed over 100 people, and as of Tuesday there were 4,600 confirmed cases on mainland China. According to the New York Times, there are 8 cases of coronavirus in H