“We will continue providing the hospitality experiences we are known for, but we must do so safely.” “Our properties will not look the way they used to for a while, and that’s not only OK, it’s critically important,” acting CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in a statement Tuesday. MGM Resorts International released a seven-point safety plan for the slow but sure reopening of its properties, which the company said was developed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts to keep the coronavirus at bay while restoring services to customers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)MGM Resorts International is prepping to reopen its casinos, hotels and conference spaces, including MGM National Harbor, after months in the dark during the coronavirus pandemic - but a lingering risk of disease means things won’t be the same once they’re allowed to resume business.

The $1.4 billion National Harbor casino and resort, just outside the nation's capital, is scheduled to open this week. The MGM lion is seen in front of the 23-story hotel during a preview tour of the MGM National Harbor, Friday, Dec.