1 in 8 museums may close due to coronavirus, new report warns

The World

A new report from UNESCO and the International Council on Museums estimates that 1 in 8 museums could close permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Host Marco Werman speaks with UNESCO’s assistant director-general for culture, Ernesto Ottone. 

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