Saturday, April 20, 2024

Health

DC to Distribute Second Round of PPE Care Packages to Local Businesses

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a second round of personal protective equipment (PPE) care packages that will be provided to businesses.

Bowser, Other Leaders Ask Federal Govt’s Help in Vaccination of Local Federal Workers

DC Mayor Bowser and the governors of Maryland and Virginia asked the federal government to directly supply and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to federal workers in the region.

UK and S. African Coronavirus Variants Found in DC, Says Health Director

DC Health announced that variants of the coronavirus that first surfaced in South Africa and the UK have been detected in the city.

Vaccine Appointments Start for Child Care Providers, Charter School Teachers

DC opened COVID-19 vaccine appointments every Monday for employees of licensed child care providers, independent and charter schools.

DC to Get $1.08 Million From McKinsey Settlement in Opioid Crisis Case

The District will receive $1.08 million to curb the opioid epidemic as part of a settlement with McKinsey over its role in the opioid crisis.

District Residents Made Another 1,800 Vaccine Appointments in 20 Minutes

Washington DC opened 1,800 appointments for COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, with residents filling them up within the first 20 minutes.

Face Coverings Now Mandatory on National Mall, Other NPS Lands

The National Park Service announced that it is now required for visitors and employees to wear face masks in all national parks and lands.

DC Department of Health Warns Against Illegal COVID-19 Vaccine Sale

The DC Department of Health has warned residents about a new type of scam, where private sales of the COVID-19 vaccine are offered.