Deceased former Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid, who died December 28th at the age of 82, will lie in state at the US Capitol Rotunda on January 12th, when members of Congress will have the opportunity to pay their respects, CNN reports.
Because of the spread of the coronavirus omicron variant, the event will not be open to the public, with invitation-only guests allowed to attend. There will be a formal arrival and departure ceremonies for the casket.