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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Other Languages 中文Español 中文 | Español   Related Pages Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Learn More What You Should Know People at Higher Risk How it spreads Symptoms Prevention & treatment Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Situation Updates Situation summary Cases in the U.S. Global […]

Testimony on Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019

Statement of Toni Michelle Jackson, Deputy Attorney General, Public Interest Division, Office of the Attorney General   Before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety, Charles Allen, Chairperson Public Hearing on \”B23-0513―Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019\” March 3, 2020 Time 2:30pm Room 120 John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, […]

Mayor\’s Office of Community Affairs

For more information on the District Government’s preparation for potential coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts, visit coronavirus.dc.gov. FY 2020 Immigrant Justice Legal Services Grant Program   Mayor Bowser recently announced that her Administration is making a total of $2.5 million available through the Fiscal Year 2020 Immigrant Justice Legal Services (IJLS) grant program. Click to access the […]

CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of Coronavirus Scams

February 28, 2020 As public health concerns grow about coronavirus (COVID-19), scammers may try to take advantage of consumers. Scams could include selling products that are ineffective at preventing the disease and spreading misinformation through social media and other channels. Other scammers may be pretending to solicit donations to help coronavirus victims, but instead are […]

Mayor Bowser Issues Executive Order for District’s Coronavirus Response

Sunday, March 1, 2020 While there are no confirmed cases in the District, on February 28 Mayor Bowser convened Cabinet members and external stakeholders to discuss potential impacts related to coronavirus. Bowser named DC Health and DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency as coordinating agencies for the District’s response. Learn more about DC\’s response […]

Mayor Bowser to Provide Public Safety Update on Combating Illegal Firearms

Thursday, February 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Friday, February 28, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by public safety officials to announce emergency legislation to combat the trafficking of illegal firearms in the District. When: Friday, February 28, at 12 pm Who: Mayor Bowser Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor, Public Safety and […]

Testimony on the Role of Nationwide Injunctions

February 25, 2020 Statement of Loren L. AliKhan Solicitor General of the District of Columbia Hearing Before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee February 25, 2020 Introduction Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Feinstein, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to present the views of the Office […]

Don’t Fall For These Tax Scams!

Don’t Fall For These Tax Scams! February 25, 2020 By now, you’ve probably received your W-2 and are ready to file your taxes, but be careful! Tax season is a busy time for scammers looking to steal your money and personal information. Keep these simple tips in mind to keep your information safe this tax […]