Senate To Return Under New Guidelines To Avoid Gatherings, Wear Masks When Possible
NPRSenate To Return Under New Guidelines To Avoid Gatherings, Wear Masks When Possible Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images In the midst of the pandemic, the Senate will resume on Monday under a series of new social distancing measures. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has shared guidelines from the Capitol's attending physician for members to follow when the upper chamber returns. The 7-page letter from Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician to Congress, to senators suggests members and visitors alike maintain six feet of distance, limit staff and visitors in offices and encourages masks if possible. "All across our nation, American workers in essential sectors are following expert advice and taking new precautions while they continue reporting for duty and performing irreplaceable work their country needs," McConnell said.