Coronavirus causing closures across Tayside
Several businesses and entertainment venues are shutting their doors amid the outbreak
Last updated 17th Mar 2020
The V&A in Dundee is the latest to announce their closure in the interest of public safety.
A representative said: "Following official guidance, V&A Dundee will close from tonight. During these exceptional times, the health and safety of our visitors and staff is our number one priority.
"We will continue to monitor the situation closely and look forward to welcoming visitors back to V&A Dundee as soon as we are able."
Dundee Rep Theatre are also following the guidelines and say they made the decision on Monday evening (16th March).
They say they are getting in touch with freelance staff and customers to notify them of the closure.
A spokesperson said: "We take the health and safety of our audiences, staff, freelance colleagues and partners very seriously and as part of the temporary closure, we have suspended all our public activities as an Organisation including producing and presenting work, Engage classes and Scottish Dance Theatre touring.
"This is an incredibly complex and fast-moving situation and it is with a heavy heart that we have taken this decision but the safety of all the people we work with is our number one priority. We would like to thank our audiences and supporters for all the messages of support we have received during these uncertain times."
Odeon also announce they will be shutting all of their venues in accordance with government advice.
This includes their Luxe cinema in Dundee.
All venues added they will continue to monitor the situation as and when more information becomes available.
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