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New Mask/Distancing Signs in Logan Circle, Mayor Bowser Announces New Walk-Up Vaccination Sites for DC Residents 65 and Older

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ed for sending, the sign says: “Masks are required outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.”

And from the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced that beginning Monday, April 19, DC residents who are 65 and older will be able to get vaccinated without an appointment at walk-up sites across DC. Each site, which will administer either the two-dose Pfizer vaccine or the two-dose Moderna vaccine, will be able to accommodate up to 30 walk-in appointments each day. Residents 65 and older can walk up during the days and times listed below while appointments last. (more…)

April 13 Coronavirus Data Posted: 46,209

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 46,016 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 includes 193 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 46,209.

The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

73-year-old female
61-year-old male
46-year-old male

Tragically, 1,088 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

“Whitman-Walker is enthusiastically recruiting eligible men for this research study as it is our mission to advance scientific and policy initiatives that protect and uplift the LGBTQ+ community.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The Whitman-Walker Institute at LIZ on 14th and R St NW is partnering with the American Red Cross in Washington, DC, to reach out to gay and bisexual men about a new research study regarding blood donation eligibility. The study is called Assessing Donor Variability And New Concepts in Eligibility (ADVANCE).

The purpose of the ADVANCE study is to assess if specific questions may be able to determine individual HIV risk in men who have sex with men (MSM) in order to remove the current ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood. (more…)

Vectoring in on that Vaccine: CVS Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Olivia writes:

“CVS has appts you can book directly through the CVS website. They put you in a virtual queue and eventually let you in. I had ~ 50 to choose from (all moderna) since I know a ton of people got their vaccines canceled!!!”

Anyone else successful this way?

April 12 Coronavirus Data Posted: 46,016

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 45,903 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, April 12, 2021 includes 113 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 46,016.

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

58-year-old male

Tragically, 1,085 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics. (more…)

April 11 Coronavirus Data Posted: 45,903

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 45,830 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, April 11 2021 includes 73 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 45,903.

The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

91-year-old female
91-year-old male
79-year-old male

Tragically, 1,084 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

Vectoring in on that Vaccine

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by DCgrl

“Dear PoPville,

For those still looking for the vaccine and ready to drive

A PSA for those in DC (like me) not lucky enough to make the cut for a DC or MD appointment this week – FEMA is running mass vaccination sites in Easton, Maryland. Easton is about an hour and 15 minute drive from DC, and there are hundreds of appointments available. The site is administering J&J, so you only have to make the trip once. (more…)

April 10 Coronavirus Data Posted: 45,830

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 45,762 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Saturday, April 10, 2021 includes 68 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 45,830.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,081 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

April 9 Coronavirus Data Posted: 45,762

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 45,634 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, April 9, 2021 includes 128 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 45,762.

The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

52-year-old female
78-year-old male

Tragically, 1,081 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

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