Chesterfield Cineworld to close due to coronavirus pandemic
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The move comes a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public venues.
Cinema UK, which represents the industry, said ‘most UK cinema sites’ would close in the coming days following Government advice.
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Hide AdCineworld Group chief executive Mooky Greidinger said: "At Cineworld and Picturehouse we are committed to providing safe and healthy environments for our employees and guests and have therefore made the difficult decision to close our cinemas in the UK until further notice.
"We deeply value our cinema-loving customers and have no doubt we will be serving everyone again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters and the best of independent films and content."
Mr Johnson was criticised for advising people to stay away while not forcing venues to close.
Chesterfield Cineworld is based at Derby Road’s Alma Leisure Park.