Thanks to G. for sending the Covid testing line for Engine 10 at 1342 Florida Ave NE in Trinidad: (more…)
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Thanks to Allison for sending: “I just wanted to share that I had a super easy time getting my Pfizer booster through GW! You can pre-register online, however they easily accommodate walk-ins.
I was checked-in immediately around 9:45 and boosted right after, then out the door after the 15min safety period!
I had previously tried to book a booster online via One Medical (no appointments) and CVS/Walgreens (two-week lead time) so just wanted to spread the news since it may be a bit more efficiently run than a city site.
Thanks and happy holidays!”
Regarding testing other readers write:
“FYI I got an exposure alert so I tried to get tested at the Sherman Ave nw firehouse and they said they ran out of their tests today and yesterday so it seems like testing demand is way back up. Don’t run up right at 7:30 like I just tried to if you need one!
Might want to let folks know the demand is way up! Guessing a mix of omicron + holiday travel”
“Just wanted to make sure people are aware of Curative testing sites since they’re not on the DC testing website but they have a ton of appointments available, including same day at a bunch of them. I went yesterday at 1 and they were super friendly and I got my results back already at 6:30 this morning. Thanks!”
December 13 148 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for December 14, 2021 includes 327 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 69,867.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,203 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…)
Thanks to A. for passing on: “Saw this come up and wanted to share for awareness, hopefully not reflective of a wider trend in the city”
From George Washington University:
“This week, our testing program identified a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases among members of our university community. While these cases are not severe and vaccination continues to provide strong protection, it is critical that we act to limit the further spread of cases. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone has advice for a situation when family members, non-residents, might be in need of a COVID test? I will be seeing them for the first time in two years and I want to make sure I’m prepared for anything! (more…)
December 10-12 690 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for December 13, 2021 includes 148 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 69,540.
The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
· 90-year-old female
· 66-year-old male
Tragically, 1,203 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…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to provide an update on the CVS in Shaw that is closed (even though CVS is still letting you schedule vaccine appointments). I had a booster shot appointment at the closed location, (more…)
Friday there were 242 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for December 10-12, 2021 includes 690 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 69,392.
The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
66-year-old female
54-year-old male
Tragically, 1,201 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…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m flying for the first time in two years next week, to visit family in Canada for Christmas. I need a PCR within 24 hours of departure. A dual citizen acquaintance recommended Same Day in Georgetown, but it’s $$$. I have an appointment Thursday at a CVS in SW, because apparently they do them for free, and I needed to test before a gathering that night, and thought it would be a good trial run. Nobody I know has heard about or done the CVS option. There’s got to be others, (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“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 eligible for the booster vaccine but had not received it yet. All close contacts have been contacted and have been provided guidance by the DC Health Contact Trace Force.
The second case is an adult female who traveled domestically during the Thanksgiving holiday to Maryland. She had been fully vaccinated and her booster vaccine status is unknown. All close contacts have been contacted.
The third case is an adult male with no known travel. He had been fully vaccinated and his booster vaccine status is unknown. There were no known exposures or close contacts.
The fourth case is an adult female who traveled domestically during the Thanksgiving holiday to Virginia. She had been fully vaccinated and her booster vaccine status is unknown. All close contacts have been contacted and have been provided guidance by the DC Health Contact Trace Force. (more…)