Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Health

Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Online Workshop by National Academies of Sciences

The Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences (NASEM) will hold a virtual workshop on the future of the food system on July 22.

DC Reports Zero New COVID-Related Deaths for Four Days in a Row

DC reported no new deaths from the coronavirus for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, as the city is still in Phase 2 of reopening.

Pandemic Caused Rise in Death From Other Diseases in DC Due to Fear From Seeking Care

The District of Columbia has reported an increase in the number of deaths not related to the novel coronavirus from January-May compared to last year.

District Has No New Cases of Coronavirus Linked to Street Gatherings

DC has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 stemming from recent street demonstrations or other public events such as the Fourth of July celebrations.

Two Washington Nationals Players Test Positive for Novel Coronavirus

Two Washington Nationals players have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, the team’s manager announced Sunday.

National Academy of Medicine Holds COVID-19 Meeting via Zoom

The National Academy of Medicine’s Leadership Consortium is holding a biannual meeting via the video-conferencing app Zoom from 1 pm – 4 pm EDT on July 7.

Court Orders DC Jails to Step Up Efforts for Protection of Inmates From Coronavirus

A US District judge has ordered that the DC Department of Corrections must reform its jail protocol to protect inmates from the coronavirus outbreak.

DC Can Enter Phase Two of Reopening Monday, Says Mayor Bowser

The District of Columbia is likely to move on to Phase Two of its reopening process on Monday, June 22, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser.