HARRISBURG, Pa. - With the surge in COVID-19 cases continuing, commonwealth officials have announced that starting Monday, Dec. 7, the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex will close to the public until further notice.

All operations of the Governor's Office and General Assembly will continue, but access to the Capitol Complex will be limited to employees and people with badge keycard credentials.

The cancelation of visits and events applies to all interior venues in the Capitol Complex and will affect rallies, school or group tours, choir performances, receptions, and other public gatherings.

The Capitol Complex includes, but is not limited to, the Main Capitol Rotunda, East Wing Rotunda, Keystone Building Atrium, Forum Auditorium, and The State Museum of Pennsylvania.