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“we ask that you join us as we continue to build testing kits for our neighbors”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Regarding these tests folks have been wondering about the timing of getting the results, Florence wrote us this morning: “The timing improved, first time we did one last week took 5 days to get results and the second time this week less than 3. We did them late Monday night right before the box closed and got them just now!”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“When the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism and Partnerships (Serve DC) put out the call for volunteers, YOU responded and we have been most inspired by your acts of kindness.

Together, with our #DCValues lighting our path, and the generosity of your time, we assembled over 20,000 self-test kits for DC residents, across all 8 Wards.

But there is still more to do.  (more…)

December 21 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 1,524

By Prince Of Petworth


December 20th there were 1,155 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 21, 2021 includes 1,524 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 77,661.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,207 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” (more…)

Vaccine Requirements will be required starting January 15 at Restaurants, Bars, Indoor entertainment and exercise establishments per the Mayor

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021- 148 adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for patrons of certain types of establishments in Washington, DC.

Beginning Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6AM certain establishments will be required to verify that patrons ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The timeline for vaccine requirements is as follows:” (more…)

Let’s Talk Today’s Testing

By Prince Of Petworth


2132 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Mariam asked yesterday: “What’s the story with the new covid testing site set up at the old Cafe Romeo’s in Glover Park?”

Glover Park replied yesterday afternoon: “Less than 10 people in line. Jackpot!!!”

Update 10:11am Today (Wed.) “Just passed that new Glover Park testing popup–they’re closed and still there’s ~40 people in line

Update: bout 20 more people in line; However they just opened up”

Bryan sends from the Shaw library at 10am.

And the talk elsewhere around town this morning: (more…)

December 20 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 1,155

By Prince Of Petworth


December 17-19th there were 3,763 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 20, 2021 includes 1,155 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 76,137.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,207 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” (more…)

The Lines for Testing are No Joke

By Prince Of Petworth

In Trinidad:

“The line for COVID testing now is encircling the block. It goes down Orren curves onto Morse, curves onto Trinidad and has now crossed the alley and is heading towards Florida. The end of the line is now on Florida.”

Have a gander at Farragut Square: (more…)

December 17-19 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 3,763

By Prince Of Petworth


December 16th there were 844 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 17-19, 2021 includes 3,763 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 74,982.

The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.

· 56-year-old female

Tragically, 1,207 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” (more…)

Let’s Talk Testing

By Prince Of Petworth

Mischa wrote on Sunday: “I called three different pharmacies and nobody has tests. One even picked up saying “Hello! This is CVS. We don’t have at-home Covid tests.” Does anyone in DC still have at-home tests?” (more…)

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