From a press release:
“Starting Friday, July 30, the Smithsonian will require all visitors ages 2 and older to wear a mask in its museums and indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Fully vaccinated visitors will not be required to wear a mask in outdoor areas at the National Zoo and the Smithsonian’s outdoor gardens but must wear a mask to visit indoor areas, including restrooms. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending word about federal workers and vaccines. The Washington Post reported:
“President Biden will announce Thursday that all federal employees will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or face repeated testing mandates, a White House official said, a dramatic escalation of the administration’s effort to combat the spread of the delta variant.”
and in other vaccine news ESPN reported:
“Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera said he’s “beyond frustrated” with his players’ lower vaccination rate and worries about the potential impact it will have on their team.
Rivera said more than 50% of Washington’s players have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as they reported to training camp Tuesday.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, in response to the updated guidance for fully vaccinated people regarding mask wearingfrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health, released the following statement:
“DC Health is reviewing the updated CDC guidance related to mask wearing. Similar to trends across the nation, the District of Columbia has experienced a four-fold increase in its daily case rate since the beginning of July. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021-096 to update and extend the District’s Public Emergency and end the Public Health Emergency that has been in effect since March 11, 2020. After signing the order, the Mayor released the following statement: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
One thing my fiancee and I have been discussing is our disappointment that we haven’t found a single bar around us (AdMo/DuPont/U Street area) that is checking vaccination cards. If there was one that only let in vaccinated people we’d frequent there and I’m guessing many others would do the same. Would love it if anyone had any suggestions to encourage this? Thanks!”
Photo by angela n.
From a press release:
“Starting Tuesday, July 20, the Smithsonian will no longer require timed-entry passes to visit most of its museums. However, free passes will still be required to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Zoo. In addition, museums on the National Mall will return to their pre-pandemic hours, which for most museums is 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (more…)
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
From the National Park Service:
“Big news! The Washington Monument will reopen on Wed, July 14 & operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm Advance tickets are required & will be available daily at 10 a.m. at http://recreation.gov. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.”
Photo by Beau Finley
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, through a City Administrator Order, the policy for wearing face masks within DC Government buildings was updated. Under the new policy, which becomes effective Monday, July 12, DC Government employees and contractors who are fully vaccinated will only be required to wear a face covering when: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser and DC Health are announcing new vaccine clinics open to all DC residents between the ages of 12 and 18. As the District prepares to close high-capacity walk-up vaccination sites on July 17, DC Health will continue to provide targeted vaccination opportunities to the community, beginning with these new vaccine clinics at six DC Public Schools. The clinics are open to all District youth, not just DCPS students. As adjustments are made to vaccination sites, residents are also reminded that they can find opportunities to claim their free COVID-19 vaccine, including at pharmacies and clinics across all eight wards, by going to vaccines.gov.
The initial schedule for school-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics is listed below. (more…)
A reader went to a non-DC location for their first Pfizer Covid vaccine and their second at the convention center. They received a bill for $83 from GW for their second shot and were curious if this has happened to anyone else?
Ed. Note: As we were reminded earlier this morning, the COVID-19 vaccine is free so definitely get yours if you haven’t already (also get $51 too!)