Macau Closes Casinos to Curb Spread of Coronavirus

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5 February 2020 11:32 WIB

Security guards stand outside the closed Grand Lisboa casino, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. The Chinese-ruled gambling hub of Macau asked casino operators on Tuesday to close for two weeks in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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People wearing masks walk in front of Casino Lisboa, before its temporary closing, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. The former Portuguese colony reported 10 cases of the virus and restricted movement in and out of the territory. Residents were told to wear masks when travelling around the city and to stay at home as much as possible. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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A security guard monitors thermal scanners that detect temperatures of visitors at the closed Grand Lisboa casino and hotel, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 5, 2020. No immediate details were given about when the casino suspension would begin. Macau's casinos are usually packed with Chinese high-rollers and are the life-blood of the territory's economy. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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An employee stands behind a closed door at the Grand Lisboa casino, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. The virus has killed 427 people, while the number of total infections in mainland China rising to 20,438. There have been nearly 200 cases elsewhere in the world. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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A security guard stands outside the closed Grand Lisboa casino, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. The Chinese-ruled gambling hub of Macau asked casino operators on Tuesday to close for two weeks in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

5 Februari 2020 00:00 WIB

People wearing masks walk in front of StarWorld Casino, before its temporary closing, following the coronavirus outbreak in Macau, China February 4, 2020. The Chinese-ruled gambling hub of Macau asked casino operators on Tuesday to close for two weeks in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

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