The Kennedy Center has canceled all performances until March 31 due to the coronavirus.

In a statement the Kennedy Center announced that its “highest priority is the health and well-being of all our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff. In conformance with the specific public health recommendations issued by D.C. Health and Mayor Bowser, and due to the increasing threat of COVID-19, all public performances and events scheduled at the Kennedy Center through March 31 will be canceled effective Friday, March 13.”

The Center added, “Until further notice, the Kennedy Center campus and its facilities will be closed to visitors, however, administrative staff will be on hand to continue basic business operations. The restaurant, café, and other food service will also be closed due to canceled performances. Kennedy Center programmers are exploring options for rescheduling artists and productions for a future date where possible.”

Performances scheduled for March 12 will still go on as planned.

The Kennedy Center is the latest arts institution to cancel performances due to the coronavirus outbreak.