The closure is due to some of its staff worrying about working in unsafe conditions -- a decision is expected later today during a meeting with the Louvre's administration, its staff and unions.
Maxence Langlois-Berthelot, general administrator of the Louvre, told French media “that the museum has all the necessary precaution to protect staff and visitors” adding they do not fall under the 5,000 people group category that call for mandatory closure.
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