Alcatraz to reopen to visitors next week after coronavirus-related shutdown lifted: reports
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Alcatraz Island in California, one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations, is set to reopen next week after being closed for months because of the coronavirus, according to reports.
The former prison located in San Francisco Bay, whose notorious former residents included the famed mobster Al Capone, will resume tours Monday with visitors required to wear face masks and practice social distancing, according to the National Park Service. "We expect everyone to follow CDC guidance, wear a mask, and give each other space to safely enjoy the experience at this iconic site." The site has been closed since December when a stay-at-home order was implemented for five counties in the state, the San Francisco Examiner reported. "We have been working closely with our public health partners to align our operations with local guidance and provide access to the island for the first time this year," Laura Joss, general superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, said in a statement, according to the Examiner.
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