Monday, May 10, 2021 - DC: Coronavirus
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3 We have made free COVID-19 testing broadly accessible. COVID-19 tests are free, walk-up sites are open across DC, and now at- home testing kits are available. May 10, 2021
4 We established and ramped up a Contact Trace Force. Contact tracers reach out to 98.1% of positive cases within 1 day, and 99.8% of close contacts within 2 days. Additionally, nearly 800,000 phones have opt-ed in to DC’s exposure notification tool. May 10, 2021
5 We mitigated any strain on our hospital system. With the goal of never needing to use it, we built an Alternate Care Site and now we are dismantling it. May 10, 2021
6 SINCE DECEMBER 2020, DC HAS FULLY VACCINATED 226,566 RESIDENTS Vaccines are free and available on-demand at walk-up sites across DC. May 10, 2021
WALK-UP VACCINATION SITES - MAY 2021 7 If you received your first dose in DC, please return to the same location for your second dose. If you received a first dose out of state, you may visit a walk-up location with corresponding vaccine type with your vaccine card and receive your second dose. May 10, 2021
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10 Choosing Safer Activities Accessible link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/participate-in-activities.html Unvaccinated Your Activity Fully People Vaccinated Outdoor People Walk, run, wheelchair roll, or bike outdoors Residents, workers, with members of your household Safest Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people Dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends Less Safe from multiple households and visitors will be Least Attend a crowded, outdoor event, like a live Safe performance, parade, or sports event Indoor Visit a barber or hair salon Go to an uncrowded, indoor Less Safe Safest shopping center or museum Ride public transport with limited occupancy Attend a small, indoor gathering of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people from multiple households Go to an indoor movie theater required to follow CDC mask guidance. Attend a full-capacity worship service Least Safe Sing in an indoor chorus Eat at an indoor restaurant or bar Participate in an indoor, high intensity exercise class Get a COVID-19 vaccine Prevention measures not needed • Safety levels assume the recommended prevention measures are followed, both by the individual and the venue (if applicable). Take prevention measures • CDC cannot provide the specific risk level for every activity in Fully vaccinated people: wear a mask every community. It is important to consider your own personal Unvaccinated people: wear a mask, stay 6 feet situation and the risk to you, your family, and your community apart, and wash your hands. before venturing out. cdc.gov/coronavirus CS324153E May 10, 2021
11 We will continue to monitor health metrics and take prevention measures. Fully Vaccinated People: Wear a mask and wash your hands. Unvaccinated People: Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands. May 10, 2021
12 On May 21, restrictions on public and commercial activity, including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions, will be lifted. Exceptions: Bars, nightclubs, and large sports and entertainment venues On June 11, capacity limits and restrictions will be lifted on those venues that cannot fully reopen on May 21. May 10, 2021
DC GOVERNMENT OPERATING STATUS 13 Operating Timeline MAY 3 Up to 25% return. Where agencies already exceed 25% by operational necessity those numbers may remain. JUNE 7 Up to 50% return. Executive, Excepted and Management Service employees required in office majority of the week. JULY 12 All employees required to be set and working in new in-office work schedules. May 10, 2021
REOPENING 14 Category May 21 June 11 Bars and nightclubs 50% capacity No capacity restrictions Restaurants No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Large sports and entertainment venues Continue waiver process No capacity restrictions Weddings and special events No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Business meetings and seated conventions No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Places of worship No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Non-essential retail No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Personal services No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Private at-home gatherings No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Libraries, museums, galleries No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Recreation centers No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Gyms and fitness centers No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Pools No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Office space No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Schools No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions Childcare No capacity restrictions No capacity restrictions May 10, 2021
UPDATES TO DC HEALTH GUIDANCE 15 DC Health is reviewing all health guidance on coronavirus.dc.gov, and updates will be available in the next 7-10 days. Guidance will emphasize the current mask and travel guidelines, cleaning and disinfecting recommendations, and COVID-19 case reporting requirements. May 10, 2021
DC COVID-19 COMMUNITY CORPS 16 Thank you to the more than 1,000 volunteers who joined the May 1 Day of Action. The next Day of Action will be on Saturday, May 22. Canvassing shifts will begin at 9AM and 11AM Learn more at bit.ly/dayofactiondc May 10, 2021
VAXED FOR MOM 17 Thank you to the local florists that supported our Vaxed for Mom giveaway: § Ginkgo Gardens § Lee’s Flower Shop § Roots and Blooms May 10, 2021
DONATING GOODS & SERVICES TO #TAKETHESHOTDC 19 If your local business wants to participate in the #TakeTheShotDC vaccine effort by donating a good or a service for our neighbors who step up to get vaccinated, you can sign up at bit.ly/TakeTheShotDC Photo Credit: Twitter @VicturaParkDC May 10, 2021
Over the past year, Washingtonians have learned 21 what it takes to protect ourselves, each other, and our community: • Get vaccinated and encourage friends and family to get vaccinated • Follow CDC mask guidance • Practice good hygiene and stay home and get tested when you feel sick May 10, 2021
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