District of Columbia Health Press Releases

• Published on January 27, 2022 - 02:29 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Extends the Limited Public Health Emergency Until February 15, Extends Indoor Mask Requirements Until February 28

  (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2022-019, extending the limited COVID-19 public health emergency until February 15, 2022. View full Mayor’s Order here. The Mayor also issued Mayor’s Order 2022-018, extending the indoor …

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• Published on January 18, 2022 - 18:01 GMT

  Modified Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

  (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 17, 2022, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S …

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• Published on January 18, 2022 - 17:17 GMT

  Mayor Bowser and DC Health Launch COVID Centers

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced the opening of four new COVID Centers with four additional locations opening Monday, January 24. The COVID Centers represent the District’s long-term commitment to expanding access to COVID-19 …

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• Published on January 14, 2022 - 02:08 GMT

  Modified Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

  (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 17, 2022, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S …

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• Published on January 13, 2022 - 23:25 GMT

  DC Health Continues to Advise Eligible Residents to Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot as CDC Updates Moderna Timeline

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, is encouraging all eligible residents to get a COVID-19 booster dose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its booster dose recommendation for people …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 23:39 GMT

  DC Health Continues to Advise Eligible Residents to Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot as CDC Updates Moderna Timeline

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, is encouraging all eligible residents to get a COVID-19 booster dose. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its booster dose recommendation for people …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 05:28 GMT

  Mayor Bowser and DC Health Announce New COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick Up Sites at Senior Wellness Centers

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced that District residents ages 65 and older will now be able to pick up rapid antigen tests at six senior wellness centers. To ensure the effective distribution of the kits and the appropriate …

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• Published on January 10, 2022 - 23:48 GMT

  COVID-19 Booster Dose Now Available to Eligible 12- to 15-Year-Olds, Mayor Bowser and DC Health Urge All Eligible Residents to Get ...

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for eligible 12- to 15-year-olds. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, are encouraging all …

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• Published on January 10, 2022 - 22:57 GMT

  Mayor Bowser and DC Health Announce New COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick Up Sites at Senior Wellness Centers

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser and DC Health announced that District residents ages 65 and older will now be able to pick up rapid antigen tests at six senior wellness centers. To ensure the effective distribution of the kits and the appropriate …

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• Published on January 7, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

  DC Health Continues to Advise Eligible Residents to Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot as CDC Updates Pfizer Timeline

  (Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, is encouraging all eligible residents who are eligible to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendation for when people can …

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• Published on January 6, 2022 - 20:43 GMT

  COVID-19 Booster Dose Now Available to Eligible 12- to 15-Year-Olds, Mayor Bowser and DC Health Urge All Eligible Residents to Get ...

  (Washington, DC) – Today, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for eligible 12- to 15-year-olds. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, are encouraging all …

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• Published on January 5, 2022 - 01:01 GMT

  DC Residents Can Now Self-Report Positive COVID-19 Test Result Through DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN)

  (WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced a new feature for the DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN), allowing users the option to self-report their positive COVID-19 test result. This new feature will greatly increase the speed of …

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• Published on January 5, 2022 - 00:21 GMT

  DC Health Continues to Advise Eligible Residents to Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot as CDC Updates Pfizer Timeline

  (Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, is encouraging all eligible residents who are eligible to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendation for when people can …

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• Published on December 25, 2021 - 02:52 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Unveils COVID-19 Action Plan

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District’s COVID-19 Action Plan, including the declaration of a public emergency; the expansion of testing, including new Test Yourself DC sites, the launch of the new Test Yourself Express …

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• Published on December 25, 2021 - 02:15 GMT

  DC Residents Can Now Self-Report Positive COVID-19 Test Result Through DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN)

  (WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced a new feature for the DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN), allowing users the option to self-report their positive COVID-19 test result. This new feature will greatly increase the speed of …

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• Published on December 21, 2021 - 02:51 GMT

  DC Health Confirms Four COVID-19 Cases Involving the Omicron Variant in the District

  (Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of COVID-19 in the District. The first case is in an adult female who traveled domestically to Florida and New York. She had been fully vaccinated and was …

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• Published on December 20, 2021 - 22:22 GMT

  Mayor Bowser Unveils COVID-19 Action Plan

  (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District’s COVID-19 Action Plan, including the declaration of a public emergency; the expansion of testing, including new Test Yourself DC sites, the launch of the new Test Yourself Express …

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• Published on December 13, 2021 - 08:51 GMT

  DC Health Confirms Four COVID-19 Cases Involving the Omicron Variant in the District

  (Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of COVID-19 in the District. The first case is in an adult female who traveled domestically to Florida and New York. She had been fully vaccinated and was …

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• Published on December 13, 2021 - 07:09 GMT

  Mayor Bowser and DC Health Urge Eligible 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Get a Booster Shot

  (Washington, DC) – Today, following approval from the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, urged 16- and 17-year-olds who received the Pfizer vaccine before June …

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• Published on December 10, 2021 - 04:16 GMT

  Mayor Bowser and DC Health Urge Eligible 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Get a Booster Shot

  (Washington, DC) – Today, following approval from the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, urged 16- and 17-year-olds who received the Pfizer vaccine before June …

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