DC Mayor Muriel Bowser extends public health emergency order to the end of the year
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
WASHINGTON - Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the District’s public health emergency order through to the end of the year on Wednesday, as the nation’s capital continues to battle the novel coronavirus.
Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather
According to the order, the public emergency and public health emergency are extended through December 31, 2020.
READ MORE: Mayor Muriel Bowser says District, White House in communication now regarding COVID-19
The District is currently in Phase 2 of its reopening process – with much of the local economy opening up and schools reopening on a limited basis in November.
However, a number of restrictions remain in place to protect against spreading the infection.
READ MORE: DC reports 105 new coronavirus cases in one day period; highest one-day spike since June
To date, the pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 630 D.C. residents, and sickened thousands.
The state of emergency was initially set to expire in July, but the mayor extended it through early October.