Odeon closes all cinemas until further notice in the wake of warning to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as coronavirus spreads
Odeon cinemas have all closed following guidance issued on Covid-19.
In a statement posted on Twitter the cinema chain said: ‘Following Government guidelines Odeon cinemas are closed until further notice.
‘If you have pre-booked tickets online these will be refunded automatically.’
The Odeon cinema is one of the first to close its doors following the prime minister’s recommendation that the public avoid pubs, clubs and theaters
The cinema chain has been operating in the UK since 1930 when entrepreneur and founder Oscar Deutsch opened the first in Birmingham.
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that the nation should avoid going to pubs clubs and theaters following the escalating coronavirus pandemic.
As well as the Odeon other cinemas also revealed nationwide shutdowns.
Cineworld and Picturehouse has announced the closure of all its cinemas across the UK starting from Wednesday, March 18, and in Ireland starting on Tuesday until further notice.
Cineworld also announced it would be closing its doors from Wednesday until further notice
A statement said the decision was made in light of the current coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and recent UK government advice.
Cineworld Group CEO, Mooky Greidinger said: ‘At Cineworld and Picturehouse we are committed to providing safe and healthy environments for our employees and guests and have therefore made the difficult decision to close our cinemas in UK and Ireland until further notice.
‘We deeply value our cinema-loving customers and have no doubt we will be serving everyone again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters and the best of independent films and content.’
The move from the cinema chains come following the announcement on Monday night that the West End would close until further notice.