Below are today's updates on the District's response to the coronavirus pandemic. For the latest and most comprehensive information always visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov.
CM McDuffie to Co-Chair Committee on Equity, Disparity Reduction, Vulnerable Populations
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the leadership of the ReOpen DC Advisory Group, which will develop recommendations on reopening the District safely and sustainably through a plan based in science and tailored to the needs of the community. Councilmember McDuffie will Co-Chair the committee on Equity, Disparity Reduction and Vulnerable Populations.
The Advisory Group will deliver an initial ReOpenDC report to the Mayor the week of May 11.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to provide feedback and will be able to participate in a virtual town hall and survey. Details for those feedback mechanisms is not yet available but will be posted here: coronavirus.dc.gov/reopendc.
A full list of the ReOpen DC Advisory Group’s leadership is below:
The funding, which was included in the recently passed COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, can be used for COVID-19-related supplies and equipment, personnel, and the construction and operation of temporary structures for testing and treatment.
Washington Sports Club Will Stop Charging Members During COVID-19 Closures
Rhode Island Avenue Main Street and Bladensburg Road Main Street provided a list today of businesses around those areas and Brookland that have GoFundMe drives established for their staffs. If you are able, please consider clicking over to support the staffs at Studio Elan, Calabash Tea, Zeke's Coffee, Brookland's Finest, and Mess Hall.
