DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces phase 1 reopening for Friday
It’s official. The District of Columbia will enter phase one of the reopening process on Friday.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says nation’s capital could enter phase 1 of reopening May 29 if decline continues
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that after more than 10 days of declining COVID-19 cases, the nation’s capital may be on the verge of announcing phase one of reopening.
Washington Convention Center highlights District commitment to surge capacity, officials say
The District may not be on the cusp of reopening, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says one of the pillars it needs to have in place is on its way.
‘You are putting DC at risk,’ mayor tells residents who may visit reopening states
Mayor Muriel Bowser had a strong message on Wednesday for District residents who might consider visiting their neighbors should they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic: you are putting D.C. at risk.
DC expanding contact tracer program today
The District is expanding its contact tracer program as part of its campaign to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in the city.
DC expanding COVID-19 testing criteria
The District is deploying some new tools in its fight against the novel coronavirus, which accounts for more than 125 deaths in the city.
DC mayor says city is ‘flattening the curve in an amazing way,’ but must wait to reopen economy
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday, saying the city has made great strides in its fight to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but cautioned that talk of fully reopening the economy is still in the distance.
DC property crime down nearly 40 percent amid COVID-19 social distancing restrictions
Social distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic may have created conditions for at least one improvement in the District - a drop in property crime.
DC Mayor Bowser closes schools for remainder of academic year
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
DC to use convention center to house 500 coronavirus patients in 'worst case scenario'
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be used to house 500 coronavirus patients in a "worst case scenario," D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a press conference Friday.
DC, Prince George’s County working to stop COVID-19 spread in African-American communities
The coronavirus has swept through the African-American community like a vicious storm.
Medical marijuana available through delivery in DC
While social distancing regulations prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have shuttered a number of outlets throughout the District and kept residents indoors, you can now have medical marijuana delivered to you.
DC inmate dies of coronavirus
An inmate in the District has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Monday morning.
DC mayor says coronavirus outbreak will peak in June in nation's capital
While President Trump is hoping to have the country opened by May 1, Washington, D.C.'s mayor says the nation’s capital won’t see a surge in COVID-19 infections until June.
D.C. set up public hand-washing stations during the coronavirus outbreak. Here's a map
D.C. officials have set up public hand-washing stations throughout the District in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
DC mayor says no ‘hot spots’ for coronavirus
Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday said District data doesn’t show any particular hotspots amid the coronavirus outbreak in the nation’s capital.
Volunteers train to roll out D.C. coronavirus test sites
Around 40 volunteers gathered for training at the D.C. Armory in Southeast on Saturday as they prepare for the district’s growing coronavirus battle.
DC mayor orders closures of non-essential businesses in the District amid COVID-19 spread
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order Tuesday to temporarily close all non-essential businesses in the District in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The order also prohibits the gathering of groups of 10 or more people.
DC's first coronavirus related death announced
Health officials announced D.C.'s first coronavirus related death on Friday afternoon.
Hill Restaurant Group says it will comply with coronavirus guidelines after mayor responds to defiant statement: report
The Hill Restaurant Group says it will comply with District coronavirus guidelines after the mayor responded to a defiant statement on Monday morning.