New York bans gatherings over 500 including Broadway shows

Musicals suspended until April 12, in blow to city's economy

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Broadway musicals, including "The Phantom of the Opera," will be suspended until at least mid-April. © Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- New York State will ban gatherings of more than 500 people beginning on Friday at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT), to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday.

Establishments that can fit 500 people or fewer must halve their capacity, Cuomo said.

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