U.S. Capitol to partially reopen for some public tours starting March 28

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The Capitol will begin phase one of its reopening plan starting on March 28, according to sources close to Fox News.

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Fox is told that phase one of the reopening plan will allow groups of up to 15 persons for office visits or staff-led tours.

Public tours will also resume, but only for school groups. The Capitol will launch up to four tours an hour for a maximum of 50 students between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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The building has largely been shut down to the public since March 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.