All 535 members of Congress will be able to attend President Biden’s March 1 State of the Union address, but won’t be allowed to bring guests and will also have to wear KN95 or N95 masks the whole time, according to new guidance from the legislative branch’s attending physician.Would-be attendees will also have to submit a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the event, per a memo from Dr. Brian Monahan. Members of Congress and other attendees are also “strongly recommended” to have gotten their COVID-19 booster shot before Feb. 15 –and will be required to use a waterless “hand cleanser” upon entering the House chamber and avoid physical contact with other people.
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