The Las Vegas strip is likely to be much quieter in the coming hours as the Coronavirus global pandemic continues to effect all walks of life.
On Sunday both the MGM Resorts and Wynn-Encore announced that they will be closing all of their Las Vegas based properties. This action comes in light of the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, citing the risk of the coronavirus.
Travel already to Las Vegas has been in steady decline as people start to avoid crowds and gathering, to shield themselves from any prospect of being infected by the Coronavirus, which so far has killed over 6,500 people worldwide.
Before this action was announced by both MGM Resorts and Wynn-Encore, several high profile events and shows such as David Copperfield and Cirque du Soleil had been cancelled.
Speaking about the decision to close their hotels and casinos, MGM’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Murren, in a statement, said: “It is now apparent that this is a public health crisis that requires major collective action if we are to slow its progression.”
“It is now apparent that this is a public health crisis that requires major collective action if we are to slow its progression.”
So far there has been no decision from Caesars Entertainment with regards their plans, whilst The Venetian, which includes the Palazzo, have reaffirmed their decision to remain open, with a spokesperson for them stating: “Our property remains open and we will continue taking the recommended precautions necessary to keep our team members and guests safe.”
