April 2020

*Updated with Video* Suspects Sought in a Robbery (Fear) Offense: 5200 Block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast

Monday, April 27, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in locating three suspects in reference to a Robbery (Fear) offense that occurred on Thursday, April 9, 2020, in the 5200 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast. At approximately 1:40 am, the suspects approached the victim at the […]

Mayor Bowser Expands Coronavirus Testing for Essential Workers

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Under New Guidance, Asymptomatic Grocery Store Workers and Other Critical Infrastructure Workers with a Known COVID-19 Contact Will Be Prioritized for Testing (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District is expanding the criteria for priority coronavirus (COVID-19) testing to include critical infrastructure workers with a history of […]

Coronavirus Data for April 27, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Monday, April 27, 2020 includes 102 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 3,994. The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths:     26-year-old male     56-year-old male     92-year-old male     92-year-old male     95-year-old male […]

Mayor Bowser Awards $25 Million to Hospitals for COVID-19 Medical Surge

Monday, April 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Department of Health Care Finance has awarded $25 million in grants to 10 hospitals to support and prepare for the District’s medical surge in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Eligible hospitals applied to receive funding based on the […]

Mayor Bowser Announces Leadership of ReOpen DC Advisory Group

Monday, April 27, 2020 Mayor Appoints Chairs, Steering Committee, and Subcommittees Comprised of Government and Community Leaders (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the leadership of the ReOpen DC Advisory Group, which will develop recommendations on reopening the District safely and sustainably through a plan based in science and tailored to the needs […]

Coronavirus Data for April 26, 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Sunday, April 26, 2020 includes 51 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 3,892. The District reported seven additional COVID-19 related deaths: 17-year-old male 63-year-old male 76-year-old male 81-year-old male 91-year-old female 91-year-old male 94-year-old female Tragically, […]

Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Monday, April 27, 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020 11 am Provide Update on Coronavius Location: One Judiciary Square Old Council Chambers 441 4th Street, NW Open to Pre-Credentialed Press *Closest Metro Station: Judiciary Square Metro Station* *Closest Bus Route: D6* All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the […]

Coronavirus Data for April 25, 2020

Listen Sunday, April 26, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Saturday, April 25, 2020, includes 142 new positive coronaviruses (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 3,841. The District reported 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths: 55-year-old male 66-year-old male 70-year-old male 70-year-old male 73-year-old male 82-year-old male 82-year-old male […]