Coverage dated December 28, 2021

Smithsonian to temporarily close four museums amid COVID-19 surge

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The Smithsonian is temporarily closing several museums as COVID-19 cases surges nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

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New York Times
Four Smithsonian museums are among those shuttering amid Omicron staff shortages. (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 28, 2021
New York Times's feed description
The museums, which are smaller ones, will be closed through Sunday as the Smithsonian routes staff to more-visited outposts.
FOX 5 DC
Smithsonian to temporarily close four museums amid COVID-19 surge (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Dec 28, 2021
FOX 5 DC's feed description
The Smithsonian is temporarily closing several museums as COVID-19 cases surges nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Washington Examiner
Smithsonian temporarily closes four museums during DC omicron surge (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Washington Examiner's feed description
Four museums in Washington, D.C., will close due to staffing issues, the Smithsonian Institution announced Wednesday.
CBS News
Smithsonian temporarily closes four museums due to Omicron COVID case surge (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 28, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Four museums in Washington, D.C. will be closed until January 3.
Washington Times
Smithsonian to temporarily close four museums because of COVID-19 (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Washington Times's feed description
The Smithsonian will temporarily close four museums in Washington from Wednesday through Monday as COVID-19 cases among staff members climb.
Washingtonian
Four Smithsonian Museums Are Closed Until Monday Due to Covid Surge (opens Washingtonian)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Washingtonian's feed description
The Smithsonian says there has been an uptick in positive cases among its essential staff.
Fox News
Smithsonian announces four museums will close due to COVID-related staffing issues (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 28, 2021
Fox News's feed description
Smithsonian announced that it will temporarily close the African Art, Postal, Anacostia and Asian Art Museums.
The Hill
Smithsonian announces temporary closures of four museums amid COVID-19 surge (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 28, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Four Smithsonian museums will temporarily close because of rising COVID-19 infections.

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