Macau to close casinos, bars and cinemas for two weeks over virus

A family wearing face masks as they visit the Venetian casino hotel resort in Macau. The local govt announced on Tuesday (Feb 4) that it will close all its casinos for two weeks as the gambling hub battles the new coronavirus. Macau confirmed its tenth case on Tuesday. - AFP

MACAU: Macau said on Tuesday (Feb 4) it will temporarily close all casinos and many other entertainment venues as the gambling hub battles the coronavirus epidemic, cutting off the lifeblood of the city's economy.

The move came as the former Portuguese colony confirmed its tenth case of the virus, which has killed more than 400 people in China, infected tens of thousands, and spread to more than 20 countries.