Oskaloosa News Recap For March 12th, 2021
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Alcatraz Island in California is set to reopen next week after being closed for months because of the COVID pandemic.
The former prison, located in San Francisco Bay, will resume tours Monday with visitors required to wear face masks and practice social distancing, the National Park Service reported.
Before the virus struck, Alcatraz would accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 visitors a day during the summer months. With the reopening, visitors will be limited to 900 per day Fridays through Mondays and 600 per day Tuesdays through Thursdays, according to the Mercury News of San Jose.