Saturday, May 18, 2024

Health

These Vaccination Sites in District Set to Close in Coming Weeks

The District of Columbia is closing a number of walk-up COVID-19 vaccination sites, and there will be adjustments at some others.

DC to Send Mental Health Crisis Experts to Some 911 Calls Instead of Police

DC is launching a pilot program that will shift 911 calls about mental health crises from a police dispatch to behavioral health experts.

Fully Vaccinated DC Residents No Longer Required to Wear Masks, Social Distance

DC residents do not have to maintain a social distance or wear face coverings anymore if they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

DC Health Opens Vaccination for Kids Ages 12-15 After CDC Recommendation

DC residents who are 12-15 years old can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech shot.

DC to End Most COVID-19 Restrictions, Capacity Limits on May 21

DC is lifting a majority of its COVID-19-related restrictions, including some capacity limits, on May 21, after more than a year.

Looking for Mother’s Day Gift? Get Special ‘Vaxed for Mom’ Tattoo

DC residents will be able to get a temporary tattoo that reads “Vaxed for Mom” after receiving their COVID-19 shot, starting this weekend.

DC Residents Offered Free Beer After Getting Vaccinated at Kennedy Center

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Kennedy Center and grab a beer for free on their way out.

You Can Access Your COVID-19 Vaccination Records via New Portal

DC Health launched a website that provides District residents easy and free access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records.