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Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – As the District continues working to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser is extending road closures and taking additional measures to restrict access to the Tidal Basin. The Mayor has directed the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to work with the DC National Guard to […]

Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a second death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 65-year-old female, was admitted to a local hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on the evening of March 21. She tested positive for COVID-19 and was included […]

Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) –  As of 7 pm on Sunday, March 22, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 18 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 116 individuals. 8-year-old female 10-year-old male 13-year-old male 22-year-old female 24-year-old female 26-year-old female 32-year-old male 33-year-old female 36-year-old female 36-year-old male […]

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) takes pride in professionally responding to crisis situations, and we will continue to do so throughout the current public health emergency. This is a constantly evolving situation that requires MPD to do our part to limit exposure without interrupting the high level of service provided to […]

March 18, 2020 This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to  COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.” This kind of shameful rhetoric spreads discrimination and misinformation. The truth is that viruses do not discriminate—they can affect anyone, no matter your race, national origin, ethnic […]

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health situation. This webpage contains information for District residents about their rights under District law, where to get help and access OAG services, and how to submit consumer complaints. This page will be updated as more information becomes available. Resources for […]

Click here to sign up for OAG\’s newsletter. This week, the D.C. Council took swift action to pass emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Among other protections, the COVID-19 Response Act prohibits evictions and utility shut-offs, prohibits landlords from charging late fees, outlaws stockpiling of essential goods, and increases […]

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government has modified its operations in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has modified several operations, systems, and services. Effective immediately, the DC Circulator is suspending fares on all routes during the public health emergency. […]

Listen Monday, March 16, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-04: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency – Coronavirus (COVID-19). View the Mayor\’s Order here. For more information on the District’s response, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.