Press Releases

DC Health Announces Second COVID-19 Related Death

Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a second death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 65-year-old female, was admitted to a local hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on the evening of March 21. She tested positive for COVID-19 and was included […]

Coronavirus Data Update: March 22

Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) –  As of 7 pm on Sunday, March 22, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 18 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 116 individuals. 8-year-old female 10-year-old male 13-year-old male 22-year-old female 24-year-old female 26-year-old female 32-year-old male 33-year-old female 36-year-old female 36-year-old male […]

Metropolitan Police Department Operational Adjustments During COVID-19

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) takes pride in professionally responding to crisis situations, and we will continue to do so throughout the current public health emergency. This is a constantly evolving situation that requires MPD to do our part to limit exposure without interrupting the high level of service provided to […]

Viruses Don’t Discriminate

March 18, 2020 This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to  COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.” This kind of shameful rhetoric spreads discrimination and misinformation. The truth is that viruses do not discriminate—they can affect anyone, no matter your race, national origin, ethnic […]

OAG Coronavirus Information Page

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health situation. This webpage contains information for District residents about their rights under District law, where to get help and access OAG services, and how to submit consumer complaints. This page will be updated as more information becomes available. Resources for […]

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): New Emergency Protections for DC Residents

Click here to sign up for OAG\’s newsletter. This week, the D.C. Council took swift action to pass emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Among other protections, the COVID-19 Response Act prohibits evictions and utility shut-offs, prohibits landlords from charging late fees, outlaws stockpiling of essential goods, and increases […]

DDOT Suspends DC Circulator Fares

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government has modified its operations in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has modified several operations, systems, and services. Effective immediately, the DC Circulator is suspending fares on all routes during the public health emergency. […]

Coronavirus Data Update: March 19

Thursday, March 19, 2020 (Washington, DC) – As of 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 19, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 32 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71 individuals. 8-year-old male 20-year-old female 22-year-old male 20-year-old female 24-year-old male 25-year-old female 30-year-old female 31-year-old male 31-year-old male 32-year-old male 34-year-old […]

During Modified DC Government Operations, Many Services Still Operating

Sunday, March 15, 2020 (Washington, DC) While the District of Columbia Government will begin to modify its operations starting Monday, March 16, in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the District government wants residents to know that it will continue to deliver essential services and keep the majority of its systems and services […]