“Dear PoPville,
So those free COVID tests? Looks like they’re on the market. (more…)
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Daniel reports at 7:43am: “Thought we’d come 30 min before the Farragut sq testing site opened and there’s already approx 50 people in line.”
Philippe asked yesterday: “Hey Curative what’s the point of an appointment if you do this to people. One line? Really?! There are sick people and elderly waiting, horrible.”
Sarah replied: “Took me three hours to get to the front of that line. Looks like two people on staff.”
Matt replied: “All the appointment does is get you the QR code ahead of time. I overheard a staffer explain that they don’t have the capacity to manage two lines, and that if a person doesn’t have the appointment (QR code) it takes extra time for them to fill out the info in line.”
Today’s rapid test pick up locations/times: (more…)
“Short line for self-test kits as of 9:30am at West End library” photo by James Calder
Also a note regarding the results from the DC Council: “It is *essential* to report the results of any at-home COVID self-tests you take.
Reporting your self-test results will ensure we have the most accurate view of the District’s infection numbers, & that we can best contact-trace.”
PCR sites: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
On December 22nd, we were standing next to each other in a very long line to get take home rapid covid tests at the Woodbridge Library. I arrived 1.5 hours early (by accident), and you and your Irish Wolfhound (Huey) walked up behind me soon after. We chatted off and on for the duration of our wait. (more…)
Ed. Note: Have gotten a few reports like this on our twitter too.
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I had a Covid exposure over the weekend. We picked up a PCR test at the West End library on Tuesday and submitted the sample in the outside collection bin at 6:02pm on Tuesday. I know this because the library had just closed. Both my husband and I just received the text message below stating our samples weren’t processed because they weren’t received before 8pm, which is not true. Now we’re scrambling to find another testing option before seeing family members this weekend. Really frustrating.”
DC Health reports at 1:37pm:
“DC Health is aware that some TestYourselfDC users have incorrectly received a message stating their sample was received after the 8pm cutoff time. Samples are still being processed as expected and we are working with our vendors to make adjustments.“
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…)
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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…)
Thanks to Julia for sending around 10:30am: “Went to drop off a PCR and this was the line. This is for free rapids and at home PCR not even a test site”
The video is nuts: (more…)
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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…)
photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
“Dear PoPville,
I was just diagnosed with COVID-19 and therefore won’t be able to travel to see my family for the week as I had planned. I will most likely be FaceTiming in for Christmas Eve dinner and/or Christmas Day lunch. I live alone and would still like to enjoy the holiday with a nice meal. Does anyone know of any restaurants still accepting Christmas Eve / Christmas Day orders and deliveries? Especially for just one person or in smaller quantities? Thank you!!!”
and another reader asked last night: “just cancelled my holiday travel plans so looks like I will be dining solo in DC. Know of any restaurants doing to-go meals for 1 (pick up 12/24)?? I’ve only been able to find options for 2+ people. Thanks!”
Some early responses: (more…)