Over 3 thousand tourists cancel UN headquarters tour amid coronavirus

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.