The US Capitol will cease all public tours through at least the end of March amid mounting fears of a widespread coronavirus outbreak, multiple people familiar with the decision told Politico on Wednesday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed members of the decision in a Wednesday afternoon meeting. The decision is intended to help prevent the spread of the virus across the sprawling Capitol campus, where many senior-aged lawmakers are already at higher risk. The restriction applies to all tours — public, staff-led and member-led.
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