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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, March 11, at 3:30 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will sign emergency legislation to prohibit the possession, assembly, sale, and purchase of any type of ghost gun in the District. Mayor Bowser introduced the Ghost Guns Prohibition Emergency Act of 2020, which was unanimously passed by the […]

Monday, March 9, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser briefed the DC Council at their annual retreat on the District’s monitoring, preparation, and response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). They reviewed information made available to the public and had an opportunity to ask questions. The Mayor and the DC Council will continue to work […]

Monday, March 9, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today in a letter to the District’s Chief Financial Officer, Mayor Muriel Bowser directed an additional $1,000,000 of the District’s Contingency Cash Reserve Fund to be used for personal protective equipment and other necessary supplies and resources for first responders and front-line staff, as the District continues to […]

March 6, 2020 DHS and DOJ Rule Forces Asylum-Seekers to Seek Refuge in Countries with High Levels of Violence and Ill-Equipped to Protect Them from Persecution WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today led a 19-state coalition challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine asylum protections. Under an interim final rule, the Department of Homeland […]

Listen   Mayor Bowser to Provide Update on Coronavirus in the District Sunday, March 8, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, March 9, at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will provide an update on the District’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). When: Monday, March 9, at 9 am Who: Mayor Bowser Administration Officials Where: Wardman […]

Persons who visited Christ Church, Georgetown Episcopal on Feb. 24 or between Feb. 28 and March 3 are asked to self-quarantine. Learn more.     Keep up to date on the coronavirus within the DC area Public health authorities are learning more about COVID-19 every day, but here are answers to frequently asked questions with […]

Project Background The Chestnut Street NW, Washington, DC corridor will undergo an upgrade to incorporate appropriate pedestrian facilities, adequate crosswalks and accessibility to and from the three existing bus stop locations. The Chestnut Street Sidewalk Improvement Project is designed to provide a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclist and motorist in the community. Project Objective The […]

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Other Languages 中文Español 中文 | Español   Related Pages Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Learn More What You Should Know People at Higher Risk How it spreads Symptoms Prevention & treatment Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Situation Updates Situation summary Cases in the U.S. Global […]