As a precaution due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in Italy, AMC Theatres boss Adam Aron mentioned today on the exhib chain’s 4Q 2019 earnings call that the exhibitor has closed 22 of its 47 theaters in the country for a week. Since Monday, the number of cases of the coronavirus has spiked from a reported 219 cases on Monday to a range of 400-615 cases with 17 deaths according to reports.
Source: AMC Closes Theaters In Italy Due To Coronavirus; Predicts Minimal Financial Impact – Deadline