Coronavirus

 Coronavirus: the world of culture is on high alert

Wind of panic in the world of culture, which is hit hard by the epidemic of coronavirus. While concern has plagued the profession since the implementation of new restrictive measures, we learn that the Minister of Culture Franck Riester has himself been tested positively after having manifested "symptoms".

Without further ado, the Philarmonie de Paris canceled all concerts held in the Pierre Boulez .

hall on Monday eveningWind of panic in the world of culture. To curb the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the government decided on Sunday March 8 to ban all gatherings of more than 1,000 people. "Nationwide, all gatherings of more than 1,000 people are now prohibited," announced Minister of Health Olivier Véran, following a Defense Council at the Elysée Palace, the third since appearance of the virus in December.
Result? The serial cancellation of thousands of shows and concerts for loss of revenue estimated by the Prodiss - National Union for Musical and Variety Shows - in excess of 250 million euros. So far, only gatherings of more than 5,000 people have been banned, which had led to the cancellation of several fairs including the Book Fair Paris in late March and the World Tattoo in mid-March and sports performances.
While concern is eating away at the profession, it will now be difficult for the Minister of Culture Franck Riester, himself tested positively by the coronavirus, to manage the crisis. Even if Matignon assures that he will "continue to work remotely".
500 rooms threatened
Today, more than 500 cinemas across France are threatened by this new restrictive measure. Without further ado, the Philarmonie de Paris canceled all concerts that take place in the Pierre Boulez hall on Monday evening.