Press Releases

Coronavirus Data for April 28, 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Tuesday, April 28, 2020 includes 112 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 4,106. The District reported 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths: 50-year-old male 60-year-old female 60-year-old female 70-year-old male 75-year-old female 77-year-old male 78-year-old female 82-year-old […]

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 […]