White House temporarily suspends public tours amid coronavirus concerns

WASHINGTON - The White House has temporarily suspended public tours amid growing coronavirus concerns.

A message on the White House hotline stated that due to an abundance of caution all White House tours are temporarily suspended effective immediately.

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The White House on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 (Official White House Photo by Stephanie Chasez)

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