The Louvre, Closed Due to Coronavirus Fears, Has Just Reopened

The Louvre is reopening with a series of new measures in place, including distribution of disinfectant gels, more frequent staff rotations so employees can wash their hands frequently, and new staff protocol that allows them to stand farther away from crowds.

Just because the Louvre has reopened, however, doesn’t mean the coronavirus situation in France has improved. The government has temporarily banned gatherings exceeding 5,000 people in enclosed spaces, with the health minister even warning against the traditional kiss-on-the-cheek greeting.

A version of this article was previously published on March 2, 2020, and was updated on March 4, 2020, with more information.