The Supreme Court is closing its doors to the public indefinitely as concerns over the coronavirus pandemic spread across Washington. Citing “concern for the health and safety of the public and Supreme Court employees,” the public information office for the highest court in the country announced that it would be closing to the public Thursday until further notice. The news comes shortly after Congress announced it is shutting the Capitol to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus. Congressional leaders have had to balance conflicting desires of protecting lawmakers and staffs from getting sick with keeping one of the country's most visible public buildings open. White House tours have also been temporarily suspended.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2020 19:30 UTC