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MGM, Wynn resorts in Las Vegas to temporarily close

Major Cities In The U.S. Adjust To Restrictive Coronavirus Measures LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: An exterior view shows Wynn Las Vegas as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wynn Resorts announced that it will use thermal cameras to check the temperatures of guests as a result of the pandemic. The company said any person registering a temperature of 100.4 F or higher will not be allowed to remain in the resort. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS — MGM and Wynn resorts in Las Vegas will close amid concerns about the coronavirus.

MGM Resorts will close its Las Vegas properties Tuesday. Casino and hotel operations will cease at midnight Monday.

“We will reopen our resorts as soon as it is safe to do so,” Jim Murren, CEO, said in a statement.

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday for at least two weeks, officials said. Opening will be reevaluated at that time.

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