COVID-19 UPDATES & INFO

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 DC GOVERNMENT - The latest Covid-19 information for DC is available at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov  Some highlights are:

• City-wide  - Beginning  May 21st retail and non-retail including restaurants and taverns/bars were allowed to fully reopen at 100% capacity. This includes fitness clubs, places of worship and learning institutions. On June 11 nightclubs, cigar bars, and hookah bars also increased to 100% capacity. 
• DC Government - This is a full listing of agencies and related status during this modified DC Government Operations period. All Agency Updates can be found at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/stay-home#agencies 

TRANSPORTATION

• Beach Drive -  The NPS plans on keeping the section of Beach Drive closed from Broad Branch Road to the Maryland line. It will remain closed into the fall while getting public feedback. The Park Service will host an online public meeting on Thur. July 8th from 6-7:30pm. The public can submit comments from July 8 through Aug. 22. Click here for more information. Additionally, on Tuesday, June 29th beginning at 7pm Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will hold a Community Meeting on whether to keep Beach Drive closed to vehicle traffic. To participate constituents should RSVP by emailing NortonEvents@mail.house.gov. All specific conditions for Rock Creek Park and Beach Drive restrictions are updated on an ongoing basis on the National Park Service website. 
• DDOT - DC resumed all parking enforcement and associated fines on June 1st. This includes all meters which havent been enforced for many months as well as the enforcement of residential parking permits. Connecticut Ave. will not be resuming reversible lanes on June 1 as originally intended. Additionally, on June 1 a new tiered residential parking permit fee system was put into place with an increase from $35 to $50 for the first vehicle, a second vehicle will be $75, a third $100 and one senior RPP is allowed per household for $35. July 1 is when booting cars will begin for any vehicles with 2 or more tickets more than 60 days old. Vehicles must display valid DC registration and inspection stickers to avoid enforcement fines. Registration renewals are no longer allowed in-person, renewals must be done online (see all online services) or by mail.  
• DMV - extended the time residents have to renew expired driver licenses and identification (ID) cards to September 9, 2021. The previously announced deadline was July 1, 2021. 
• Metro  - Currently Metrorail weekday intervals are 6 minutes for the Red Line and 12 minutes on all other lines. For multi-line stations, riders will have to wait 4-6 minutes for another train. Metro plans to have trains run at the same frequency during peak and non-peak hours through evening rush hour. Hours for Metro are: Monday-Friday, 5am-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm and Sunday 8am-11pm. Full updated status for Metro Rail, Bus and Access service is available at: https://www.wmata.com/service/ 

Covid-19 Vaccine Information for DC 

Although on June 13th it was reported that DC reached the 70% mark of its population having received at least one Covid-19 vaccination, the official DC website has reports only through June 14. That data shows that DC has administered 820,676 vaccine doses.  These DC administered doses have accounted for an estimate of, 58.6% of DC residents being fully or partially vaccinated - 49.0% fully vaccinated and 9.6% partially vaccinated. Based on designated DC Health Planning Neighborhoods this accounts for: 52% of residents in Barnaby Woods (includes Hawthorne) including 94% 65 and older, 48% in Tenleytown (includes Friendship Heights) including 86% 65 and older, 45% in Chevy Chase including 79% 65 and older, 46% in Forest Hills including 75% 65 and older, and 39% in Brightwood, including 74% 65 and older. 

All official DC vaccination information is available at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/get-vaccinated Also, DC Health announced that residents who are unable to leave home to get vaccinated should call 1-855-363-0333 to make an appointment for an at-home vaccination.  

For the most up-to-date Covid-19 test result information for Washington DC please visit DC's official Covid-19 website. Excellent data visualizations, especially at the neighborhood level, using official DC data can also be found at:  https://dccovid.com/ . 

OTHER COVID RESOURCES

Bilingual Health Call Center - City officials released a number, 1-844-796-2797, for a bilingual call center at Mary’s Center, a community clinic in Adams Morgan, for residents who are experiencing  COVID-19 symptoms but don’t have a primary care doctor.  

DC - A toolkit has been put together by the DC government that is constantly being updated for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Covid-19 Newsletter: Dr. Lucy McBride -  Subscribe to her newsletter here. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - They have many resources available for the population in general, for different population groups and for healthcare professionals. This includes a full symptoms page.

World Health Organization (WHO) - Many resources available including extensive Q&A section, guidance, mythbusters, and a worldwide dashboard.

Johns Hopkins University -  Many resources available including basics, protection techniques, and an interactive worldwide map.

COVIDActNow - Real-time modeling and metrics, Washington DC data.

COVID-19 Cases in the U.S. - Full up-to-date information on COVID-19 related cases and deaths supplied by CNN.

Allergy, Cold, Flu, or Coronavirus? - A handy chart that describes the general differences between these 4 conditions. 

How to Coronavirus Proof Your Home -  A tip sheet to make sure you don’t bring the virus back home with you. 

File of Life - File of Life has prepared a free version of their card for people to use during the current health crisis. They have also worked with Montgomery County to prepare a slightly different version. The File of Life packet enables Fire and Rescue personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history including contacts and insurance information when a patient or family member is unable to provide it. 

Ward 3 Mutual Aid Network - Do you need groceries, disinfectant, masks, hygiene supplies, child care, pet care, or any other support? If so, call 202-556-1315 or email ward3.mutualaid@gmail.com.