Highlights include:
- Since March 30, the COVID-19 Health and Medical Branch has continued to support COVID-19 diagnostic sampling in the District, as of November 17, the District has supported 249,644 samples. The number of samples has increased by 32,383 since last reported on November 2.
- The District is adding a new testing site starting Monday, November 23. This new site will be located at the GEICO parking lot at Nats Park and run Monday-Friday 2:30 – 7:30 pm. The District will also expand the hours at other testing sites, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov/testing for more information. The District will also start to collect insurance information at the testing sites starting on Monday.
- The DC Health Scientific Advisory Committee for the Development and Implementation of a Safe, Effective, and Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program in the District of Columbia had its third meeting on November 17. They Discussed two of the vaccines that will most likely get FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval within the next month. For more information, visit COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee.
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Highlights (November 9-November 20)
Mayor Bowser's Press Conferences (November 9-November 20)
Situational Update Presentations:
Today's Press Release and Data
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District’s reported data for Thursday, November 19, 2020 includes 130 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 19,808.
The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
- 64-year-old male
- 73-year-old male
Tragically, 669 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Please visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards, to download COVID-19 data and see coronavirus.dc.gov/page/reopening-metrics for Phase Two reopening metrics and thresholds needed to reach Phase Three.
Reminders
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Opt-in or download DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN), the official COVID-19 exposure notification system for the District of Columbia. If you live in Maryland, opt-in or download MD COVID Alert which is interoperable with DC CAN.
- Donate to the 2020 One Fund. Please join your District Government colleagues in supporting your city. Simply click here to enroll today.
- Read Guidance for Thanksgiving and Other Holiday Celebrations.
- Protect you and your loved ones by getting a flu shot.
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Open Enrollment for 2021 employee benefits runs Monday, November 9, 2020 through Monday, December 14, 2020. This is your annual opportunity to review your current benefit elections and make any necessary changes. Visit here for details!
- Submit any questions you may have regarding returning to the office to returndchealth@dc.gov.
- Follow DC Health on social media and engage with your colleagues on Workplace.
- Visit coronavirus.dc.gov for more information about coronavirus (COVID-19) and the District's response.
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