Yesterday we were surprised to see the Sephora boarded up in Eatern Market. Sephora has also boarded up stores in Georgetown and Logan Circle and readers have told me at least two other locations were boarded up in Chicago and Brooklyn.
Thanks to Lisa for sending the first photo above of Loro Piana boarded up in City Center. And thanks to all who sent word about J. Crew getting boarded up in Logan Circle.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Kate Conradt
From the Mayor’s Office:
“As of 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 9 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 77 individuals.
21-year-old male
21-year-old female
28-year-old male
31-year-old male
34-year-old male
50-year-old male
51-year-old male
54-year-old female
60-year-old male
*Three positive cases from commercial lab reported yesterday are now attributed to other jurisdictions. (more…)
From WMATA:
“BREAKING: Metro makes additional reductions this weekend due to workforce availability challenges; trains every 30 minutes, supplemental bus trips cancelled
Due to workforce availability challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak, Metro is making additional adjustments to this weekend’s service, Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2020: (more…)
Thanks to Nathan for sending the awesomeness above from Maydan (1346 Florida Avenue NW).
Now where are the other awesome cocktails to be had?!?
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she has extended the District of Columbia Government’s modified operating status until April 27, including the adjusted DC Government operating posture and distance learning at the District’s public schools.
DC Government will operate under an agency-specific telework schedule, continuing to deliver essential services and keep critical systems and services operating. Some government operations will be performed fully remotely, while other services will continue to be performed at public buildings, but under modified operations.
The Mayor also extended the prohibition on mass gatherings during a public health emergency until April 25, 2020.
Updates to schools and parks below.
DC Public Schools (DCPS)
DCPS facilities will remain closed and distance learning will take place through Friday, April 24. At this time, classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 27. (more…)
Outside Costco by Kam Quarles
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard or seen anything about which grocery stores in the area may be enforcing social distancing (letting only a certain number of people in, telling people to stay 6′ apart in line)? We were at Target in Columbia Heights last weekend and the folks in the self-serve line were right on top of each other. Even though we live in the city, we are also debating driving out to the burbs to go to a store just because we’re thinking they’ll be bigger and have more room to space people apart and more shelf space to hold more things (we’re not going to hoard, just get a few things). Have you heard anything on this perspective?”
Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
I started pulling together a list of resources I am crowdsourcing in a google doc for cool virtual happenings and ways to stay sane in social isolation mode.”
Ed. Note: In other diversions, one of my neighbors who has never played in his life just bought a guitar! If not now?
“Just a note to say that you can still sign up for online lessons through Middle C Music. Give us a call at 202-244-7326. Surprisingly, many people have come in to the store to buy or rent instruments, taking advantage of the social distancing to learn to play.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Katie Yaeger Rotramel
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The DC Department of Health announces the first death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 59-year-old male, was admitted to a local hospital last week, presenting with symptoms of fever and cough as well as other underlying medical conditions. He later tested positive and was included among the District’s reporting data. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share an experience I had this morning as a reminder to be kind to strangers, since we’re all struggling with mental health right now.
I was on a long bike ride for the first time in a week, heading down to see the cherry blossoms for sunrise. Around 6:30am, I was biking through the mall on the path parallel to 15th Street, following my partner who was on a bikeshare. When we peeled off the road onto the path, I pointed my headlight toward the ground so I wouldn’t bother the couple of people we passed and slowed way down as I generally do on mixed-use paths. (more…)
Thanks to Frank for sending from Columbia Heights:
“not sure if anyone has noticed but up here in Columbia Heights the police have moved to in front of the middle school rather than congregating inside the precinct.”
Related: A few other folks have asked, “Over the last three days, I have seen individual cop cars with their lights flashing posted at different intersections between Shaw and Logan Circle. I know this happens sometimes but when I take my dog back out three hours later I see the same cop cars with their lights flashing at separate intersections. Any idea what’s up with that?”