About 3.5 thousand tourists refused from visiting UN headquarters in New York over coronavirus fears.
Vincenzo Pugliese, Chief Guided Tours Unit at United Nations said during March 10 -31, excursions are suspended at the headquarters.
V. Pugliese: "So far, we had about 3,500 people who decided to cancel their tours of the UN headquarters".
Only those who have a valid pass to the UN territory or a special event badge will be allowed into the building.