DCist: Smithsonian Closes Four Museums Temporarily As Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

By Chris Kain On Dec 29, 2021 Last updated Dec 29, 2021

The Smithsonian is closing four of its least-visited museums for at least five days while the region — and Smithsonian employees — experience a surge in COVID-19 infections.

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