Sunday, November 24, 2024

Health

Mayor Bowser Declares Limited Public Health Emergency 

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a limited COVID-19 public health emergency that will remain in place through January 26, 2022.

Metro Takes Measures, Reduces Service as COVID Rises Among Staff

Metro is taking new health and safety measures and reducing its bus service in the face of the growing omicron variant cases in its workforce.

Washington Archbishop Cardinal Gregory Tests Positive for COVID-19

The archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, said he has been infected with COVID-19.

Indoor Premises in DC to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

DC restaurants, bars, and other businesses will not be able to allow customers in without checking their proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

DC Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate, Declares State of Emergency

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that she is reinstating the city's indoor mask mandate as she declared a state of emergency.

Four Cases Identified With Omicron Variant of COVID-19, DC Health Says

The DC Department of Health announced it has detected four cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the District.

DC Ends Indoor Mask Mandate Excluding Certain Settings

The District of Columbia lifted its indoor mask mandate on Monday, November 22, but some public spaces will still require wearing masks.

District to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate on November 22

The District’s general indoor mask mandate will no longer be in place starting Monday, November 22, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced.