A new date has not been set.
, saying,"Due to the unavoidable and responsible decision by the Metropolitan Museum to close its doors,, and the opening night gala, will be postponed to a later date. In the meantime, we will give you a preview of this extraordinary exhibition in our forthcoming May issue."
The decision to cancel the Met Gala follows suit as New York City attempts to curb the spread of the virus.has become the new norm for most people, as is working from home. Retailers like Aritzia, Nike, and Outdoor Voices have closed down their stores, and restaurant and bars are only servicing takeout and delivery. Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even advised that gatherings of 50 people or more should be cancelled for the next eight weeks.
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