The U.S. Capitol finally reopened its doors to visitors after being closed for nearly two years.
The Capitol has been closed to the public for nearly two years because of COVID and security concerns following the Jan. 6 riot.The U.S. Capitol finally reopened its doors Monday after being closed for nearly two years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
It will be a limited reopening that will involve member-led and staff-led tours of up to 15 people as well as school groups that have registered in advance, according to a statement from Maj. Gen. William Walker, the House sergeant-at-arms, and Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol’s attending physician.Attestation of a daily negative health screening form is"recommended" for all visitors, as COVID-19 restrictions in Washington, D.C., and across the country are lifted.
Both officials said the choice to reestablish limited tours was coordinated with congressional leaders, the U.S. Capitol Police and the board that oversees that force, Capitol Visitor Services and the attending physician.