Highlights (April 12-April 23)
Highlights include:
- Since March 30, 2020, the COVID-19 Health and Medical Branch has continued to support COVID-19 diagnostic sampling in the District, as of April 20, 2021, the District has supported 537,252 samples. The number of samples has increased by 12,886 since last reported on April 7.
- This week, the Health and Medical Branch launched Test Yourself DC, a free COVID-19 at Home Testing Program that allows individual 18 years of age and older to pick up kits at 16 library locations across the city and test yourself at home without having to wait in line. For more information about this program, visit: testyourself.dc.gov.
- As of April 16, 2021, the District has administered 422,000 vaccine doses, which is an increase of 78,570 vaccine doses since last reported on April 2. 15.7% of District residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- This week, the Health and Medical Branch announced the launch of vaccination for Homebound Residents. To register for an at-home COVID-19 vaccination appointment, residents should call the COVID-19 call center at 1-855-363-0333.
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Today's Press Release and Data
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District’s reported data for Thursday, April 22, 2021 includes 101 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 47,141.
The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.
Tragically, 1,099 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.
Mayor Bowser's Press Conferences (April 12-April 23)
Situational Update Presentations:
Reminders
- You can help get DC residents vaccinated by participating in the DC COVID-19 Community Corps day of action. Volunteer shifts start at 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm on May 1, 2021. To RSVP and for more information: bit.ly/dayofactiondc
- Read Ahead of the May 1 Day of Action, Mayor Bowser Calls on Washingtonians to Help Seniors Access Walk-Up, No Appointment Needed Vaccination Clinics press release (April 21, 2021).
- Read Mayor Bowser Announces At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Now Available press release (April 19, 2021).
- Read Mayor Bowser Announces New Walk-Up Vaccination Sites for DC Residents 65 and Older press release (April 14, 2021).
- Read Bowser Administration Highlights Federal Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Costs press release (April 13, 2021).
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Getting vaccinated protects you, your family, & DC. Learn more: vaccinate.dc.gov and watch Mayor Bowser's video.
- Keep abreast of DC Health Guidance documents.
- Print out Signs You Can Use to Make Your Home and Guests Safer.
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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 and if you live in Virginia, opt-in or download COVIDWISE which are interoperable with DC CAN.
- 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 COVID-19 and the District's response.
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