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1/ We mourn the more than 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the United States, including 995 Washingtonians. We offer our sympathy and support to all who have suffered loss and recommit to doing our part to stop the spread of the virus and protect our most vulnerable neighbors.
2/ Remember to still get tested if you don’t feel well or believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19. Testing is a critical tool that will help us get through this pandemic.
3/ Our "Faith in the Vaccine" initiative partners with DC’s faith community to provide the vaccine to eligible residents. New Samaritan Baptist Church will be our second partner.
4/ Individuals impacted by the lapse in UI payments should expect payments to arrive in 2-3 business days. We understand how stressful this is for those awaiting payments and are working with the vendor to ensure it does not happen again.
5/ We have extended free PPE distribution for local businesses, but you must register! Pick up at Maple View Flats (register: bit.ly/3bqqCVM) or at the Convention Center on Mon, Thurs & Fri (register: bit.ly/3dAlSQ8)
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1/ We announced the launch of the Gun Violence Prevention Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as part of a new comprehensive gun violence prevention program, Building Blocks DC.
2/ Building Blocks DC includes a first-of-its-kind Gun Violence Prevention Emergency Operations Center that will support a public health approach to gun violence prevention.
1/ This week, the Biden Administration committed to increasing the District’s vaccine allocation. It's a promising indicator of the new Administration’s commitment to increasing the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine, and we will continue to advocate for more doses for DC.
2/ Here are the populations that are able to make appointments through vaccinate.dc.gov or by calling the Coronavirus Call Center (when appointments are available).
1/ Please do not come to Washington, DC for the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20th. Instead, participate virtually.
2/ Beginning today, DC residents aged 65 and older can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine through the vaccinate.dc.gov portal or by calling 855-363-0333.
1/ Beginning today, Monday, July 27, anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District.
2/ States considered high-risk:
Arkansas
Arizona
Alabama
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
3/ Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days and, if they experience symptoms of they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.
1/ In this moment, it is difficult and heartbreaking to comprehend a world without John Lewis.
2/ We knew John Lewis as the conscience of Congress, but often, he felt more like the conscience of our nation, the conscience of a generations-long movement to deliver on the promise of equal justice and equal opportunity.
3/ Now, our appreciation for his life will be demonstrated in the work we do to build on his legacy. So we remember what the Congressman taught us: that we have a moral obligation, a mission, and a mandate to do our part. For decades, the Congressman did his part and more.