Coronavirus Update: Metropolitan Museum of Art predicts COVID-19 losses of $100M

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Met museum predicts coronavirus losses of $100M
We're seeing the impact of the pandemic on a major cultural institution with the Metropolitan Museum of Art predicting a loss of close to $100 million.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- We're seeing the impact of the pandemic on a major cultural institution with the Metropolitan Museum of Art predicting a loss of close to $100 million.

The Met says it expects to be closed until July.

The iconic museum first shut its doors last week.

The Met believes when it reopens, it will have to be with reduced programming that anticipates lower attendance.

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