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Two museum staffers have shown symptoms of COVID-19; one is awaiting a test.
This marks the first major New York City museum to close due to the growing pandemic.
The museum expects to have further updates next week, according to theTimes.
The Met was set to celebrate its 150th anniversary later this month.
Shows at those theaters are still operational.