coronavirus

3D Printing Awesomeness!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Well this is one of the more awesome emails I’ve received lately. And to be clear the thanks go to you awesome people who made this happen:

“I’m Muhtadi one of the physicians in DC, i asked popville on Twitter 10 days ago asking to introduce men to 3d printers in DC. I was trying to get our hospital face shields, many people responded and it worked, we got some and we’re getting more. I attached some photos of the face shields. Thank you popville.”

In addition to thanking the awesome readers who answered this call, allow me to turn this around and thank Muhtadi and all the other Doctors, nurses, technicians and all the support staff working the front line. THANK YOU!!

Not The First Time, Nor The Last Time

By Prince Of Petworth

Though wasn’t expecting it at this time.

Thanks to DC Cyclist and many, many, many other for sending from Brookland (and all over the District) yesterday:

“Putting the pandemic aside, as long as these folks aren’t harming others or damaging property, I wouldn’t mind this sort of thing if all these vehicles were electric. But the noise and the pollution (I assume many are 2-cycle) are definitely a nuisance in their current form.” (more…)

We are so lucky to have José Andrés

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Madison from 10th and W St, NW

April 4 Coronavirus Data Posted – Total positives: 998

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 902 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Saturday, April 4, 2020 includes 96 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 998.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death: a 76-year-old female. Tragically, 22 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by age and gender.” (more…)

“No Social Distancing at Wharf” Saturday – Shut Down Today Till 4/24 “however business can apply for a waiver of that if they present a social distancing plan”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Todd

Thanks to Todd (and others) for sending this upsetting scene Saturday (on top of all the reports of parties I received):

“I was out running and saw this (above Saturday) around 430 (from a distance)”

Nikki reports: “The mayor shut it down this morning till 4/24 however business can apply for a waiver of that if they present a social distancing plan.” (more…)

April 3 Coronavirus Data Posted – Total positives: 902

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 757 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Friday, April 3, 2020, includes 145 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 902. The District reported six new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the District’s total to 21.”

From Coronavirus.dc.gov:

“DC COVID-19 Data for April 3, 2020

Total Tested Overall: 6438
Total Positives: 902
Total Deaths: 21
Total Recovered: 235 (more…)

Looking for “Coronavirus Masks?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I hope everyone is well and thank you for your service. As coronavirus masks are not easy to find, and not everyone has the materials to make one at home, I thought it might be good for the community to know where you can find coronavirus masks.

I learned today, that Lucas Tailor and Cleaner, in Georgetown (1520 Wisconsin Ave, NW), is making and selling coronavirus masks. They are currently selling 3 masks for $15, and 5 masks for $20.”

If folks know of other places, please leave in the comments, thanks.

“Question about DC day cares”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

“Dear PoPville,

I’d love to find out what the status is of daycares charging families. Currently ours is closed but charging full price for families to keep their spot, or else we have to drop out of the daycare altogether. I’ve heard of other daycares closing and not charging. What are people’s experiences?”

“AG Racine Demands Washington Sports Club Cease Charging Membership Dues Amidst Coronavirus Closures”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: This demand follows multiple complaints discussed here.

From the DC Attorney General’s Office:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine, New York AG Tish James, and Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro today demanded Town Sports International, LLC (TSI) stop charging membership dues to gym members during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In the District, TSI’s Washington Sports Club (WSC) facilities are closed as part of the District’s emergency response to the pandemic. While many fitness clubs have provided automatic membership freezes at no cost, TSI has continued to charge District customers for memberships they cannot use. (more…)

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