The Louvre Is No Longer Accepting Cash Over Coronavirus Fears

The Louvre museum reopened after a two-day closure due to staff concerns about the coronavirus. To ease fears, the museum is temporarily accepting only bank cards, though the Bank of France stated that cash is still a legal form of payment and there's no evidence of virus transmission via banknotes. Other French tourist sites like the Palace of Versailles and the Eiffel Tower share similar concerns. As of the latest WHO report, France has over 200 confirmed coronavirus cases, the second highest in Europe.

What measure did the Louvre museum implement to address staff concerns about the coronavirus?

• Limited visitor numbers

• Closed indefinitely

• Only accepted bank cards

• Increased ticket prices

What was the Bank of France's opinion on the Louvre's decision to only accept bank cards?

• It was illegal

• It was innovative

• It was unnecessary

• It was necessary

According to the Bank of France, what must vendors in the country do?

• Accept cash as a legal form of payment

• Close their businesses

• Sanitize all banknotes

• Accept only bank cards

Which other French tourist attractions were mentioned as having staff concerns about handling cash?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• Mont Saint-Michel

• Palace of Versailles and Eiffel Tower

• Disneyland Paris

As of the latest report, where does France rank in terms of coronavirus cases in Europe?

• Second

• First

• Third

• Fourth