By Valerie Milano
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 3/9/20 – The dreaded Coronavirus outbreak has landed on the cusp of several major international film events scheduled for 2020. Each of them faces different organizational issues relating to travel and attendance that could reverberate throughout the year.




Originating in China, the Coronavirus has had by far the biggest impact upon the Chinese film industry. The releases of major Western films such as the aptly titled James Bond thriller “No Time to Die” have been put back indefinitely in China until the Coronavirus outbreak has run its course.
THT readers are urged to consult sites like the one below for frequent updates about forthcoming 2020 film and entertainment events and heed all local warnings about Coronavirus outbreaks. The World Health Organization has announced a “very high alert” after the virus spread to over 50 countries in a matter of weeks.

About the Coronavirus:
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). They are zoonotic, meaning that they are transmitted between animals and people. The latest Coronavirus strain from China is thought to have originated from bats.
Common signs of Coronavirus infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and other breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, kidney failure, and even death.