via Smithsonian’s National Zoo
“Echo gave birth to four cubs on April 8, 2020!
This camera is the same one that keepers are watching right now as they monitor the new mom Echo and her cubs. Stay tuned to the Cheetah Cub Cam streaming live from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, for all the cheetah cub action.” (more…)
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 1,440 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, April 8, 2020 includes 83 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 1,523.
The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths: a 54-year-old female, a 57-year-old-male, a 64-year-old male, a 74-year-old male, and an 87-year-old female. Tragically, 32 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.”
“DC COVID-19 Data for April 8, 2020
Total Tested Overall: 8724
Total Positives: 1523
Total Lives Lost: 31
Total Recovered: 393
Hospital Status Data
April 7, 2020
ICU Beds Available: 107
Total Ventilators: 438
In-Use Ventilators: 200
Available Ventilators: 238″ (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office last night:
“Today, to protect the District’s food supply chain and the District’s frontline food workers during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-058.
MO 2020-58 Social Distancing Protocols Required for Food Sellers (PDF)
The Order states that no farmers’ market may operate unless issued a waiver. (more…)
And so concludes our latest WSC Saga Thanks to all who passed on from the Washington Sports Club parent company:
“April 8, 2020
Dear Valued Member:
We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. We have adjusted our policies to align with your needs and industry best practices: As a result, your membership will be put on freeze — at no cost to you — going forward while we are temporarily closed. There is no action required on your part to enact the freeze. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Given that I’ll be spending the foreseeable future in sweats and a t-shirt, can we get some suggestions of local businesses who are selling swag that we could add to delivery/curbside pick up orders? If I’m going to be rocking a sweatshirt, I’d love it to be helping the community.”
The Pug has some great gear, a few sizes still available – who else?
Thanks to Catherine for sending: “The super nice and friendly people at Red Valet dry cleaners (910 P Street, NW) in Shaw are selling some cute reusable face masks for $10 each. There’s a little pocket inside to put your “filter” in too.”
via GoFundMe
From an email:
“Tables Without Borders, a non-profit organization founded by Sam Sgori and Sara Abdel-Rahim supporting refugee and asylum-seeking chefs, will launch a new initiative to support DC’s immigrant community during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recently launched GoFundMe page raises money to kickstart a program where refugee chefs cook meals to support clients of Ayuda DC, an organization that works to provide legal, social, and language services to help vulnerable immigrants in the DC metropolitan area. Many of Ayuda’s clients have been deeply impacted by COVID-19, and this recent partnership will work to provide 250 meals, prepared by refugee chefs who are honored to cook for a community that has recently welcomed them. (more…)
3519 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Are there any wine and liquor stores in DC doing curbside pick up? Doesn’t seem ppl inside wine and liquor stores are doing a good job social distancing. Would love a order ahead curbside option.”
I know Weygandt Wines is doing this in Cleveland Park. Other options?
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Ain’t technology grand?!?!!
“The OurStreets Supplies map is LIVE! Look for essential supplies like toilet paper and fresh produce here. Then use OurStreets to share what you find on your next essential shopping trip and help prevent the spread of COVID-19–download OurStreets today!” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Robert Lintott
Thanks to Mary for sending: “My son is in 5th grade and one of his remote schooling assignments was writing a poem. He came up with this gem that I think we can all feel the feels with.”
I wish I could play,
On this bright sunny day.
Won’t this coronavirus,
Just go away. (more…)