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Odeon cinemas have all closed following guidance issued on Covid-19.

In a statement posted on Twitter the cinema chain said: “Following Government guidelines Odeon cinemas are closed until further notice.

“If you have pre-booked tickets online these will be refunded automatically.”

Vue cinema chain is closing all 91 of its cinemas from today until further notice, in line with the Government’s advice on the Covid-19 outbreak.

Tim Richards, founder and chief executive of Vue International, said: “Since the first news of the Covid-19 outbreak, we have been doing everything we can to provide a high-quality, enjoyable and safe big-screen experience for our customers.

“However in line with the UK Government’s latest public health advice we will be closing all our 91 cinemas in the UK & Ireland from today, March 17, until further notice.

“As you would expect, we are also doing our part by putting employment policies in place so that our staff are protected and are not penalised financially.

“We want to wish all our customers and employees well during these difficult times. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back at one of our cinemas soon.”

Cineworld and Picturehouse has announced the closure of all its cinemas across the UK starting from Wednesday, 18 March, and in Ireland starting on Tuesday until further notice.

A statement said the decision was made in light of the current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and recent UK government advice.

Cineworld Group CEO, Mooky Greidinger said: “At Cineworld and Picturehouse we are committed to providing safe and healthy environments for our employees and guests and have therefore made the difficult decision to close our cinemas in UK and Ireland until further notice.

“We deeply value our cinema-loving customers and have no doubt we will be serving everyone again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters and the best of independent films and content.”

The Tate has announced its museums will be closed from this evening through to May 1.

There are four Tate galleries: the Tate Modern and Tate Britain in London, the Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.

In a statement on Twitter the operator said: “The safety of our staff, visitors and community is our top priority.

“So, in line with the latest advice from Public Health England, Tate’s four galleries will all be temporarily closed from this evening until 1 May.

“We will continue to share the joy of art on our feeds during this uncertain time and hope that wherever you are, you find moments of beauty in your day.

“We look forward to welcoming you back to Tate when we reopen.

“Until then, let’s look after each other.”