The Louvre Museum in Paris has temporarily closed its doors as France confronts at least 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

Having withstood monarchies, fires, and wars, the Louvre, the world's largest art museum, has now closed in response to the rising concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

The Louvre announced, 'We cannot open this Sunday, March 1.' The statement went on to say, 'Museum staff gathered to assess the health situation and the Covid-19 preventive measures being implemented, in line with guidance from relevant authorities.'

It's currently uncertain when the Louvre, home to Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' and half a million other masterpieces, will reopen.

The museum's staff is scheduled to meet again on Monday with the Exceptional Health, Safety, and Working Conditions Committee, as stated in the announcement.

France, like many other nations, is racing to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has claimed over 2,900 lives and infected more than 85,000 people globally since December.

There have been at least 100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in France, with two reported fatalities.

On Saturday, the French government issued a ban on all public gatherings exceeding 5,000 people in confined spaces. This led to the cancellation of the Paris Half Marathon on Sunday, but the Louvre Museum was not included in the restriction.

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