Published 17:07 IST, February 20th 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: List of fashion shows, movie premieres cancelled due to the epidemic

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic in China has affected tourists' plans to holiday in the country. Read on to know how it has affected travel.

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outbreak of Coronavirus in China has affected t just country but entire world. Many events that were supposed to be hosted in country got cancelled. t just that, travelling to China or tourists coming from China have also been restricted with tourism being affected severely. Here are some of sectors that Coronavirus in China has versely affected:

Flights cancelled due to Coronavirus in China

Tourism of t just China, but countries all over world is suffering due to Coronavirus outbreak in country. Flights to and from China have been cancelled along with or travel restrictions being imposed upon tourists. Indian government h also reportedly been suspended  e-visa facility for China. t only that, but  government is also banning valid travel visas of people boarding from China. Travel to Mainland China and Hong Kong has also been severely restricted due to outbreak of virus in China. 

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Shanghai Fashion Week cancelled

During this time every year, fashion industry hosts its annual fashion weeks. However, with virus outbreak in China, Shanghai Fashion Week has been postponed. Spring/ Summer fashion show which was supposed to start from March 26, 2020 has been postponed to avoid any dangers of transmitting coronavirus currently raging in country. Shanghai Fashion Week released an official statement about date on ir WeChat account. 

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Chinese designers and crew travelling for Milan and Paris take a hit

Chinese brands and designers have h to pull out of quite a lot of fashion weeks. Recently y skipped Milan Fashion Week and upcoming Paris Fashion Week. Even after arriving in cities of Milan and Paris,  LVMH staff from China will reportedly miss fashion shows due to self-imposed quarantine for 14 days. 

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James Bond movie, Time to Die cancels Beijing premiere

Chinese film industry is t only one suffering blow of coronavirus outbreak in country. James Bond's next instalment, Time to Die starring Daniel Craig was supposed to host its Beijing premiere during April along with some promotional events. But due to new coronavirus update where more than 60,000 people have been affected with virus, makers of show cancelled ir events. t only that many or films that released in February like Dolittle, Little Women and Jojo Rabit were unable to have ir Chinese release. According to reports, as many as 70,000 Chinese screens have been shut down due to virus outbreak. 

Jojo Rabbit premiere cancelled

Oscar-minated movie, Jojo Rabit was supposed to hit Chinese atres on February 12, 2020. But due to widespre coronavirus in China, makers h decided to cancel it.  National Arthouse Alliance of Cinemas h issued a statement saying that out of consideration for Chinese citizens and dangers of transmitting disease, y are pulling out of Jojo Rabbit's Chinese premiere.

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Music shows cancelled as bands refuse to travel

Almost every music show that was supposed to take place in China during month of February and March have been cancelled. Pixies who were slated to make her Chinese debut in Shanghai on February 29 and in Beijing on March 1 have reportedly backed out of commitment during to coronavirus. Japanese pop band, Suchmoz have also cancelled ir tour of Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. 

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17:07 IST, February 20th 2020