Mount Everest closes due to viruspublished at 03:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2020
The highest mountain in the world has shut down - until at least 30 April.
Nepal's government made the decision because of the growing outbreak.
China had already cancelled expeditions from its side of the mountain.
But the decision is likely to cost the government millions of dollars. Tourism companies and local sherpa guides will also be affected. Read more about the closure here.
