COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES (updated AUGUST 12)
CUMULATIVE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES FOR DC
DC GOVERNMENT (general)
- Schools to Start 2020-21 School Year With Virtual Learning (Updated July 30): On July 30 Mayor Bowser announced that DC Public Schools will start the 2020-2021 academic year all-virtual with on-line learning for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. As of now this will be in effect for the first term of the school year from Monday, August 31 – Friday, November 6, 2020. Students without a device or internet access at home will be provided the technology. Students and families should call their schools to convey their technology needs.
- Visitors Must Self-Quarantine (Updated August 10): D.C. has deemed 29 states “high-risk" and has declared that nonessential travelers entering the city from Arkansas, Arizona, Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin must self-quarantine for 14 days. Those in self-quarantine must stay in their homes or hotel rooms, leaving for medical appointments or food, and cannot have guests. Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order.
- Masks Now Required (updated July 22): As of July 22 Mayor Bowser has extended all requirements related to wearing masks indoors and outdoors and provided enforcement mechanisms for the requirements. The full order including any exceptions to this rule can be found here. Requirements for mask wearing explicitly state " masks include cloth face coverings, such as homemade cloth masks, store-bought fabric masks, bandanas or other cloth wrapped around the head that covers the mouth and nose, as well as medical or surgical masks.
- Health Emergency Extended (updated July 22): The Mayor issued Mayor’s Order 2020-079 to extend the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through October 9, 2020.
- Phase 2 Opening, Monday June 22: DC's Phase Two opening starts on Monday, June 22. This will allow certain businesses to reopen and activities to resume under specified conditions. These conditions are outlined at: http://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo Highlights include:
- Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.
- Restaurants· Indoor dining will be allowed as long as restaurants do not exceed 50% capacity. Diners must be seated, and patrons must place orders and be served while sitting at tables. All tables must be at least six feet apart. No more than six people seated at a table. No self-serve buffets.
- Updates to Personal Services: Tanning, tattoo, electrolysis, waxing, threading, cryotherapy, facial, and nail salons may operate as follows: Services may be provided by appointment only; Stations must be at least six feet apart; No waiting inside the shop.
- Retail: Nonessential retail businesses may have customers inside as long as they operate at no more than 50% capacity.
- Fitness and Recreation: Gyms and health clubs, yoga, dance, and workout studios: Open with capacity limits of 5 persons per 1,000 square feet; Group classes limited, with at least 10 feet between each person and equipment. DPR Pools may open for structured activities, including lessons and lap swimming. Playgrounds, courts, and fields will open. Casual play for low to moderate contact sports is allowed, but no permits will be issued for sports on District fields.
- Theaters, Cinemas, and Entertainment Venues: Theaters, cinemas, and entertainment venues may apply for a waiver to hold arts, entertainment, or cultural events.
- Phase 2 businesses that remain closed are: Hookah bars, cigar bars, and any other business operating pursuant to an exemption from the anti-smoking laws of DC shall remain closed; Hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms at gyms, in freestanding facilities, or in apartments, condominiums, and cooperatives shall remain closed; and, Bars, nightclubs and mixed-use facilities shall remain closed, except to the extent that they are serving food consistent with prior Mayor’s Orders and are operating pursuant to endorsements from ABRA.
- Seven Slow Streets Announced - Slow Streets are restricted to local traffic only and the speed limit is set at 15 miles per hour to support neighborhood-based safe social distancing while walking, running, or cycling. The first seven slow zones implemented are in the following locations:
- Wards 1 and 2: 19th Street, NW (between Dupont Circle and Biltmore Street, NW; plus most of Biltmore and Cliffbourne)
- Ward 3: 36th Street, NW (between Connecticut Avenue and Reno Avenue/Warren Street, NW)
- Ward 4: 8th Street, NW (between Piney Branch/Whittier Street and Missouri Avenue, NW)
- Ward 5: Newton Street, NE (between 12th Street and South Dakota Avenue, NE)
- Ward 6: 12th Street, NE (from East Capitol Street to K Street, NE)
- Ward 7: Grant Street, NE (between Minnesota Ave. and 46th St. NE)
- Ward 8: 15th Street, SE (from Mississippi Ave. to Savanah St. SE) and 15th Place, SE (from Alabama Ave. to Bruce Place, SE)
- The Public Health Emergency is still in effect and gatherings of more than 10 people are still prohibited. Barbershops and hair salons may operate as follows for hair services only (e.g. no nail services): Services may be provided by appointment only; Stations must be at least six feet apart, and there is no waiting inside the shop. In addition to takeout, delivery, and grab and go, restaurants that already have outdoor seating can begin using that space as well as 50% capacity of indoor seating. All dining customers must be seated, and patrons must place orders and be served while sitting at tables. All tables must be at least six feet apart, and no more than six people seated at a table. Reopening in terms of Parks and Recreation include: Dog parks, Golf courses, Parks, Tennis courts, Tracks and fields. Still closed are: Playgrounds, Public pools, Recreation centers and other indoor DPR facilities. Contact sports are still prohibited (e.g. basketball, football, soccer).
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted D.C. a major disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This increases the share of DC's expenses that they can request reimbursement from the federal government.
- The DC Government is operating under an agency-specific telework schedule while continuing to deliver essential services and keeping 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. This is a full listing of agencies and related status during this modified DC Government Operations period.
- DC COVID-19 Support Hub: DC has set up a support hub strictly for individuals who meet certain criteria starting with: You or a member of your household has tested positive for COVID-19, been directed by a healthcare provider to quarantine, or is showing symptoms of COVID-19. This support has a dedicated website.
- ReOpen DC: The Mayor's Office conducted the ReOpen DC Survey as part of its ReOpen DC initiative. The survey records the public interest in feelings regarding reopening, as well as big ideas, concerns, and other feedback. The information collected helps to inform the recommendations that are being made by the Mayor's ReOpen DC Advisory Committee, (Steering Committee and 11 Sector Committees) so that the public and affected residents and business owners have essential input.
EDUCATION
- DC Public Schools (DCPS): Will be conducting the first term of the 2020-21 school year with virtual on-line learning. At this time this will be in effect from August 31 - November 6.
- Public Charter Schools: Check with individual schools for their most recent SY 2020-21 information. Updates for each charter school are provided at: https://dcpcsb.org/public-charter-schools-reopening-update
- Private Schools are making individual choices regarding their operating status. Check with individual schools for their most recent 2020-21 school year information.
TRANSPORTATION
- Beach Drive (Updated July 14): DC's section of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park will remain closed to cars through at least Phase Four of DC’s reopening (DC is currently in Phase Two). The National Park Service, which has jurisdiction over the roadway, is now extending the closure that first began in April to vehicle traffic so residents can use these roads for essential exercise. Park Police and Park Service staff will continue to monitor use and compliance with social distancing. Parking areas may also close as needed to minimize congestion. Social distancing including staying six feet apart from people not in their household is still required.
- DDOT has suspended all rush hour parking restrictions. Ticketing for expired meters has been suspended during this public health emergency, but all other infractions (e.g. parking in front of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop) remain subject to ticketing. Rush hour reversible lanes operations on Conn. Ave. and 16th St. NW are suspended until further notice. Residential street sweeping, booting and towing has also been suspended.
- DMV: All DC DMV in-person Service Centers are unavailable to the public. DC DMV online services remain available, and customers are encouraged to use online options. The Department of Motor Vehicles is providing an official letter that drivers can print out and carry with them, in case they’re stopped or ticketed for expired driving documents while outside of the city. Eligible documents include driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses. The memo to print out is online. It is valid until 45 days after the health emergency expires which is a date still to be determined. All tickets will remain in their current status for the duration of the public health emergency, and no additional penalties will be added during this period. Until then the public is encouraged to request adjudication and pay tickets online. Additionally, all driver license suspensions and revocations are paused until DC DMV returns to full operating capacity. Also, the October 1 deadline for when Americans will be required to have the new Real ID credential to board domestic flights has been pushed back a full year until October 1, 2021.
- Metro (Updated June 11): Metro requires face masks or coverings for all riders. Metro also announced a 3-stage recovery plan that would have it back to pre-pandemic levels of service sometime in early 2021. For now, Metro is requiring riders and employees to wear face masks while traveling on its buses, trains, MetroAccess vehicles, as well as in rail stations, bus terminals and other facilities. Metro will not be providing face masks. Metro will be running fewer trains and buses in the coming workweek, as ridership continues to plummet. Metrorail: Metrorail will close at 9pm every day. New hours will be Monday-Friday from 5am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am-9pm. From Monday through Friday, trains will run 5am to 11pm, every 15 minutes on the Red Line and every 20 minutes on the others.; Stations serviced by multiple lines will see trains arrive every 7-10 minutes. The first and last railcars have now been reopened for passenger service. There are 19 stations that will remain closed until further notice and trains will pass through without stopping. The following stations within walking distance or close to an adjacent station will be closed: Federal Center SW - use L’Enfant Plaza or Capitol South; Federal Triangle – use Metro Center; Mt Vernon Sq, Judiciary Sq, Archives – use Gallery Place-Chinatown; Greensboro – use Spring Hill or Tysons Corner; Eisenhower Ave – use King St-Old Town; Virginia Square – use Clarendon or Ballston; Cleveland Park – use Woodley Park or Van Ness - With Metrorail ridership down 90 percent, the following stations will also be closed due to extremely low-ridership: Grosvenor-Strathmore; Cheverly; Clarendon; East Falls Church; College Park; McLean; Morgan Boulevard; Van Dorn St - Metrobus: Metrobus service will be Monday-Friday 5am - 11pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 8am-11pm. Buses that enter service at or before 11pm will continue to the end of the route before going out of service. Buses will run on a modified Sunday schedule all week; Supplemental trips will not operate, however, some routes that provide weekday-only service to essential federal workplaces have been added to the schedule; Visit WMATA for a list of routes and operating status. Buses are running free of charge, and riders can only get on and off through the back door. unless they require use of a wheelchair ramp, which remains available at the front door. Metro has added 136 bus trips to the weekday schedule to safely accommodate higher ridership on some routes. Customers should expect wait times of up to 30 minutes between buses. There will be no service on weekends for the L1, L2, E4, E6 and M4 bus routes. See the Metro website for full info.
- DC Circulator bus fare is free. Passengers are asked to board and exit through the rear of the bus. Circulator bus service on the National Mall route is suspended. DC Circulator operates weekdays from 6am-9pm and weekends 7am-9pm, for essential trips only.
- The DC Streetcar operates Monday–Friday, 8am-10pm and Saturday–Sunday 8am-8pm, for essential trips only.
BUSINESSES
- All Businesses: All grocery stores and other open essential businesses (e.g. Liquor Stores) in DC are required to post a sign telling customers that they must cover their faces with masks or other coverings such as scarves, as well as establishing one-way aisles and requiring customers to bag their own groceries if they’re able. Mayor Bowser said the stores should self-enforce. Mayor Bowser said stores would check on the wellness of their workers, using a screening that could involve questions about whether they’re sick or have been in contact with anyone who has. The DC bag tax has also been temporarily suspended.
- Restaurants and Bars: All outdoor dining customers must be seated, and patrons must place orders and be served while sitting at tables. All customers and employees must wear face coverings. All tables must be at least six feet apart, and no more than six people seated at a table. (see adjacent column regarding Chevy Chase establishments for further details).
- DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants: Eligibility was for small businesses, non-profits, self-employed & contractors with the largest amount awarded to a single business being $14,279.58 out of a total pool of money of $33 million.. These grants were awarded to 7.027 entities by May 30. NOTE: These small business micro-grant are excluded from income taxation.
- Paycheck Protection Program: The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone.
- More business information is available here.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
- Department of Employment Services is where to go to start the unemployment compensation process. This should be done online through the Unemployment Insurance Service Center. The UI system is being updated to reflect the recently passed DC legislation that waives work search requirements due to COVID-19. Claimants should disregard any messages received that their claim will be delayed or denied for this reason. Please see their Quick Guide for Applying, and a chart on Different Worker Scenarios. Additionally, DES will be hosting free daily webinars to answer questions regarding unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include how to complete the weekly continued claim form for unemployment benefits and provide other important information related to unemployment claims. Webinars conclude with live Q&A. Reservations are required. More information on all of the above is provided by Councilmember Silverman.
- Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health situation. To ensure that District residents know their rights, that office has published some important tips for consumers about scams, frauds, and price gouging; tips for workers about paid sick leave; and free health resources about Coronavirus.
- Landlord/Tenant: Through DC City Council legislation the following laws have been enacted. Landlords may not evict residential or commercial tenants or charge late fees for any month. There is a halt on rent increases during the ongoing public health emergency and 30 days after it ends and requires some mortgage companies to offer property owners a 90-day deferral on payments. Additionally, local mortgage lenders must also allow borrowers to defer mortgage payments for 90 days without late fees if they can demonstrate financial hardship because of COVID-19. The provision applies to locally regulated lenders (does not include major national banks). Residential tenants can request rent deferrals if their landlord can defer their mortgage, and commercial tenants, such as shut down restaurants, must see reduced or deferred rents. Addtionally, residential foreclosures of people’s homes are suspended for the duration of the public health emergency and 60 days afterward and it requires landlords who charge amenity fees to offer prorated refunds for amenities no longer offered, such as apartment gyms. But it does not require reductions if amenities are included in monthly rent. It also requires regular cleaning of apartment and condominium building common areas.
- Prescription Drugs: Pharmacists are allowed to refill prescription drugs before the end of the waiting period between refills.
- Price gouging and stockpiling during this public health emergency is expressly prohibited.
- U.S. Attorney for DC has published Tips for Protection against COVID-19 Scams. Examples of COVID-19 Scams to Avoid.
- Utilities Are prohibited to disconnect gas, electric, and water utilities during this public health emergency and for 15 days afterward. Washington Gas and Pepco are suspending disconnections and waiving late fees on customer bills. These actions are automatic and do not need to be requested. Much more information is available through the Public Service Commission website. Funds were authorized on May 12 for DC Water to provide emergency relief to District residents struggling with unpaid DC Water bills during the COVID-19 public health emergency and 105 days thereafter. DC Water residential customers can apply to the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) for assistance from the fund established for the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) to help pay all or part of an outstanding water-bill balance and for ongoing monthly CRIAC discounts. Also, new legislation prohibits cable, internet, and phone companies from disconnecting or suspending service for non-payment.
POLICE AND COURTS
- DC Superior Court has only four courtrooms operating to hear adult arraignments and presentments; family court emergencies, neglect and juvenile initial hearings; criminal and domestic violence emergencies and civil, probate and tax emergencies. Most of these hearings are conducted remotely. Jurors need not report. Temporary Protection Orders that were issued for two weeks and were to expire in March will not expire until May 15th or the next assigned court date.
- DC Court of Appeals has no oral arguments through May 31, but will be handling emergency matters. The Court asks parties to eFile or to email filings to efilehelp@dcappeals.gov.
- U.S. District Court has suspended all petit and civil trials jury selections and grand jury sittings until June 11. Emergency and sealed filings can be made by mail.
- Metro DC Police: MPD is now taking reports on crimes that do not require immediate response over the phone. During service calls and interactions, officers will ask to speak outdoors with complainants when possible. These crimes include incidents such as credit card fraud, property damage, identity theft, shoplifting, stolen cars and lost property. The MPD maintains an online reporting tool for non-emergency incidents that can be accessed by visiting MPD's Online Police Reporting Tool Regularly scheduled community crime meetings will be via conference call. Due to the new Stay-at-Home order MPD will be making announcements such as this one to alert people about their civic responsibility.
SENIOR SERVICES & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
- Department of Aging and Community Living will operate modified schedules and programs. Activities at Senior Wellness Centers and Community Dining Sites are suspended. All seniors meal sites will be converted to home delivery for current participants. The phone number that seniors in this program can call for this delivery service is 202-724-5626. They have also instituted a new free service for seniors, "The Call and Talk line." This new service is to help prevent/minimize the feeling of isolation during this unprecedented time. Simply call 202-724-5626 just to talk about how you are feeling or how you are spending your days.
- Department on Disability Services remains open and continues to provide essential services and has additional information on their website on their status and programs during this emergency. DDS is also conducting hour-long virtual conference discussions about the state of disability services during COVID-19 every Friday. Information about how to join these discussions is available to all who are interested.
- Other Senior Services: Eight retail stores have dedicated shopping hours for vulnerable populations. They are Giant, Fresh Market, Target, Safeway, Whole Foods, Aldi, Walmart and Dollar General. Specific hours are listed here.
OTHER DC AGENCIES
- The Board of Elections will be mailing absentee ballots to all voters in time for the November 3 general election. Voters are encouraged to vote using an absentee ballot. You must first confrim your registration status to make sure you receive a ballot in the mail. If you plan to vote in person you must wear a mask to cast your ballot. Absentee ballots do not require a reason or explanation for their use.
- DC Public Library (Updated August 6) The Library has extended the quarantine period for materials returned to the library from 72 hours to 96 hours. Also, starting Saturday, Aug. 7, books and other physical items borrowed from the Library will automatically renew if no other customer is waiting for that title or the item hasn’t already been renewed nine times. Previously, items that were checked out prior to the Library closing in March were due back on August 1. These items, as well as items that have been checked out since the Library began to reopen, will now automatically renew. Since July 13, there are now 14 libraries open for limited service: Anacostia, Bellevue, Benning, Capitol View, Cleveland Park, Francis A. Gregory, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Petworth, Shaw, Shepherd Park, Tenley-Friendship, West End and Woodridge. Each location will be open for “Take Out +” service from 11am-2pm and 3-7pm. Each location will be closed from 2-3pm for cleaning and disinfecting. “Take Out +” service includes book pick up, remote print job pick up, limited number of public computers and self-service printing and remote printing. Reading rooms and outdoor terraces remain closed to the public. Visit http://dclibrary.org/godigital for eBooks, audio books, streaming movies, music and learning resources. Story times will be live on DCPL Facebook. The due date for all physical materials has been extended until a date to be determined. Book drops are locked during this closure and staff are not emptying them. Library cards expired between April 2017 and now have been automatically extended.
- Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Permit, Business License, Residential Center and Home Owner Centers are currently closed. There are online options available in the interim for permit applications (see getting a Building Permit) and plan reviews. Business, professional and vending licenses set to expire during D.C.’s state of emergency will be given a 45-day extension after the emergency ends. Applications or renewals of business licenses, registrations of corporations, or the creation of an LLC can all be completed online. 2020 biennial reports and trade name renewals filed between April 2 and June 1 will not be charged a late fee. DCRA inspectors will continue to perform construction and home site inspections. Abatement services will be limited. They will also continue investigating consumer protection complaints.
- Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) (Updated August 8): The following are open with safeguards: Parks, walking paths, fields, cemeteries, and waterways; Dog parks; Golf courses (not club houses), tennis courts, and tracks; No-to-low-contact community sports (like tennis), training, and games; Plazas remain open with safeguards for personal fitness and exercise activities; and Public events of up to 10 people with social distancing. All other DPR facilities including all Recreation Centers, Community Centers, Aquatic Centers, Basketball Courts, and Playgrounds, as well as Gated Parks and Athletic Fields are still closed. DC swimming pools will remain closed all summer as will spray parks and splash pads.
- Department on Behavioral Health (DBH) has 24-hour telephone access to a mental health clinician at (202) 673-9319 and a 24-hour suicide prevention lifeline at 1(888) 793-4357.
BUSINESS INFO FOR CHEVY CHASE DC
Restaurants (Take-out & Delivery/Outdoor & Indoor Dining as of July 23)
In addition to takeout, delivery, and grab and go, restaurants that already have outdoor seating are now using that space, and indoor dining is allowed at 50% capacity. All indoor/outdoor dining customers must be seated, and patrons must place orders and be served while sitting at tables. All customers and employees must wear face coverings. All tables must be at least six feet apart, and no more than six people seated at a table. All of the eateries have implemented the Phase 2 dining regulations. Below is the up-to-date information about all available services from our local Chevy Chase DC restaurants. Please check with them individually for specifics and any changes that might have occurred . PLEASE NOTE: The DC City Council passed legislation capping commission fees that food delivery services charge restaurants at 15% of the meal cost.
The Avenue (combined with Capital Crab & Seafood) - 5540 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-244-4567
Combined Updated Menu - https://www.theavenuedc.com/menus The Avenue & Capital Crab have updated their business hours. They are now open Monday - Wednesday, at 4pm with the kitchen closing at 9pm. Thursday - Sunday will remain the same, opening at 12pm with the kitchen closing at 9pm. Outdoor patio seating and indoor dining is now available. Call to make reservations or use RESY their online table service. Curbside pick-up and limited local delivery (1 mile radius) is also available. Park in rear parking lot and have food delivered to your car. Non-contact personal delivery is available (within 2 miles) for all orders. Includes delivery of beer and wine (in sealed containers) when sold with food.
Blue 44 - 5507 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-362-2583
Menu - http://www.blue44dc.com/menu/curbside-delivery/ Beginning Monday, July 20, they are open for indoor and outdoor patio dining Tuesday – Sunday 5-9 pm only (at this time lunch will no longer be served) with non-contact curbside pick up & limited delivery (1 mile radius) also available. Monday will be only curbside pickup and limited delivery (no dine-in) from 5-8pm. Please call 202-362-2583 or 202-362-2591 or 202-230-9348 for orders. Includes delivery of beer and wine (in sealed containers) when sold with food.
Little Beast - 5600 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-741-4599
https://www.littlebeastdc.com/
Menu - https://www.littlebeastdc.com/menu Open daily 11am-9pm for curbside or delivery service and outdoor seating on the patio. Beginning Saturday August 1 they will be serving brunch Saturday & Sunday from 9am - 3pm. Food ordered will be delivered directly to cars stopping briefly on McKinley Street. They also offer contact-free delivery from 4:30-8:30pm daily within 2 miles of Little Beast. They are also found on Grub Hub and Caviar. Includes delivery of beer and wine (in sealed containers) when sold with food.
Macon Bistro - 5520 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-248-7807, Text: 240-205-3279
http://maconbistro.com/ - Closed for the Summer 2020. They are taking this time to clean, and re-energize ourselves with plans to reopen soon.
Parthenon - 5510 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-966-7600
http://parthenon-restaurant.com/
Open for online ordering for curbside and delivery service and both indoor and outdoor patio seating while following all required saftey protocols from 11am - 11pm daily.
Taqueria Xochi - 5600 Connecticut Ave NW
https://www.taqueriaxochi.com/
Menu - https://www.taqueriaxochi.com/menu - Open Daily 11am - 5pm for patio dining, pick-up and delivery.
Bread & Chocolate - 5542 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-966-7413
http://breadandchocolate.net/retail_locations. Open 7am-5pm daily and 8am-4pm for the kitchen. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Carry-out and curbside service also available.
Jetties - 5632 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-364-2465
Menu - https://jettiesdc.com/menu/ Open Monday-Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-8pm. Indoor and outdoor patio seats available or pick-up from storefront and delivery via Doordash.
Starbucks - 5500 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-9705
From 6am - 7:30pm daily place your order via the Starbucks mobile app, https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps, at the window station, or inside and pick it up at their side walk-up window. No indoor seating.
Subway - 5616 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-0402
https://order.subway.com/ Open Monday-Sunday 10am - 8pm. Indoor seating and pick-up and delivery (Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, Doordash) only.
Modifications To Normal Business Models (as of July 19). See directory for contact information.
GROCERIES/FOOD
Broad Branch Market - In-store shopping is now available daily from 10am-7pmand limited to 5 customers at a time and face masks are required. For coffee, ice cream, candy and express grocery or deli orders, the
window is open daily 9am - 6pm daily. Order instructions can be found here. To create a grocery order please download the Starship delivery app for either delivery via robot or pick-up from their front porch. Orders can also be sent to tracy@broadbranchmarket.com.
Chevy Chase Farmers' Market - Located at Lafayette Elementary School (catty-corner from Broad Branch Market) they will continue to be open on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. They received a waiver from the City to operate by meeting new safety requirements including: one entry and one exit point to the market; no pets allowed; Customers must wear face masks; hand sanitizers will be available; and no on-site food preparation. All the new procedures can be found on their website along with pre-order forms for Saturday pickup from their various vendors.
CVS - Store hours are from 9am - 9pm Tuesday - Sunday and 9am - 8pm on Monday. Rx hours are from 9am - 8pm Monday - Saturday and 10am - 6pm on Sundays. Dedicated vulnerable at-risk hours are Wednesday 9am - 10am. The Connecticut Avenue pharmacy is offering free home delivery on all prescriptions + essentials for DC residents. Customers must wear face masks.
Fishery Seafood Market - Open Monday to Saturday from 10am - 6;30pm. They will be limiting store occupancy to 2 customers at a time. Customers must wear face masks.
Magruder's - Open as usual plus available curbside and parking lot pick-up. Order online from their menu tabs wines, spirits, beer and gourmet foods (under where all food is listed) and they will try to process it within three hours. You will receive an email when your order is ready. Daily cutoff time is 4pm. Orders placed after 4pm will be ready for pick-up the next business day. Customers must wear face masks.
Safeway - Open 6am - 10pm daily. Reserved from 7- 9am Tuesday and Thursday for at-risk customers. Occupancy limited to one person per 150 square feet during normal business hours, and one person per 300 square feet during the special reserved hours. Safeway is posting employees at the doors to manage customer traffic and they have implemented one-way aisles to help aid social distancing. Customers must wear face masks.
Other Business Changes (As of July 21)
Avalon Movie Theatre - Offering new movies via streaming services. Procedures on how to order the films to watch at home and which movies are available are presented on their website. They will also be publicizing this information through their weekly email list.
Balanced Fitness Studios - They are now partially open with outdoor (outdoor classes are being held at 8325 Grubb Rd 20910 on the turf), indoor, and virtual classes. Their full schedule can be found online.
Bert's Jewelers - Open Tuesday & Saturday 11am - 3pm for curbside service.
Capital One Bank - Lobby open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits - Open Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm. Order online for delivery, shipping, or curbside pickup. They do not accept walk-ups for curb-side pick-up.
Child's Play - In-store appointments can be made and walk-ins are also allowed if space permits Monday - Saturday 10:45am - 4:30pm and Sunday 11am - 4:30pm. You may also visit their Virtual Shopping Concierge for shopping information. Offering "grab-and-go" services or curbside pickup. "Grab-and-go" services allows Child's Play to provide contactless drop-off by putting items outside the store at a safe distance for customers to retrieve. Free home delivery is also available for orders over $50 to many local zip codes in DC, MD and VA.
Chevy Chase Personal Training - Open by appointment only.
Circle Yoga - Conducting classes via Zoom. Sessions are throughout the summer from June 22 - August 23 including summer camps for children. Weekly online yoga classes for every level, including kids and families, as well as Pilates, fitness, and mindfulness classes. Their website has information on class schedules and fees.
Citibank - Lobby open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.
Core 72 - Now open Monday-Saturday from 10am-3pm or by appointment. In store capacity limited to 5 people at a time. Also fulfilling orders through their website and taking orders via phone/text - cell 202-359-2150/shop 202-686-4258. Orders delivered locally via USPS/UPS.
C & C Custom Cleaners - Current hours are Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm.
DC Health Coaches - Running training services through Zoom and FaceTime.
Expert Shoe & Luggage Repair - Open 10am-4pm Monday- Saturday. They also do pick-up service but you must TEXT/CALL 240-271-7485 and give details on your repair needs.
Harmonic Music Studios - Currently closed and will remain so for the rest of the summer. They will begin virtual lessons on September 8. Enrollment for virtual music lessons will open August 10 for current patrons and August 17 for others.
June B Sweet - Now open Monday - Saturday from 11am - 3pm with safety measures in place. Also filling orders remotely. Feel free to reach June Drummond at (301) 742-5250 or (202) 262-6070.
Lee's Laundry - Open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-5pm.
Long and Foster Realtors - Open 8:30am - 3:30pm.
M&T Bank - ATM only. No lobby service.
Monarch Paint & Design - Open Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturdays 8am-3pm with a limit of 5 customers inside at a time. Customers are requested to wear a face mask and respect local social distancing ordinances. Hand Sanitizer and gloves are provided for safety. Also offering Curbside Service and free home delivery (same day or next day). Place orders by calling 202-686-5550 or 202-625-2600 or going online.
Opening Heart Mindfulness - Offering online meditations on Monday nights, Wednesday morning, and Friday at noon.
Park Story - Now open Mon.-Sat. 11am - 4pm as well as by private appointments. Shopping online is also available. They are continuing to ship orders and offer local pickup (items will be available just inside the door for pickup) and offering private shopping appointments Free shipping on purchases of $75+, and $5 flat rate shipping on all other orders.
PNC Bank - Lobby service by appointment only Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm.
President Valet Cleaners - Current hours are Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm with only 2 customers allowed inside at a time.
QuistMD - Using telehealth to provide treatment plans, evaluate ergonomics for home offices, develop at-home exercise plans, guide individuals on active isolated stretching protocols and at-home personal training, and much more. Additionally, they are taking appropriate office precautions, including temperature and oxygen saturation checks, and supercharged office cleaning.
Ramer's Shoes - Open 10am-5:30pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday. Call (202) 244-2288 to put in an order and for further information.
Relaxed Nails & Spa - Open 9am-7pm by appointment only and following all required restrictions.
Salon Familia - Open by appointment only at 202-966-6555. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday 9am-6pm. Employees and customers are required to wear face coverings.
Total Release Reflexology - Open
Write For You - Now open Monday - Saturday from 11am - 3pm with safety measures in place. Also filling orders remotely. Feel free to reach June Drummond at (301) 742-5250 or (202) 262-6070.
5606 Nail Spa - Open daily 10am-7pm by appointment only. No indoor waiting and face masks must be worn.
Chevy Chase Business Corridor Closings (As of July 27)
These establishments are closed permanently or currently physically closed but may be doing business remotely, please call to confirm: CatchCan (relocated, closed permanently) Chevy Chase Arcade Barbershop (closed permanently), Periwinkle (closed permanently), Allstate Insurance and State Farm Insurance (currently physically closed.)
COVID-19 Test Results for Washington DC (through August 11)
Since the COVID-19 testing program began on March 13 there have been 226,741 total tests given including 149,644 to DC residents (includes duplicates) which have yielded 12.959 positive results (5.7 infection rate from beginning of testing). 593 people have lost their lives to the virus including 439 (74.0%) Black/African Americans.
In DC, for the past 7 days, the following COVID-19 data has been reported:
Positive Positive Patients in Patients
Results 5-Day DC Hosp. in ICU
Received Roll. Avg.
August 5 75 63 98 23
August 6 71 63 90 18
August 7 64 68 80 17
August 8 100 71 77 17
August 9 54 73 75 21
August 10 89 76 83 21
August 11 63 74 85
Positive Tests and Tests Taken by Ward and Selected Neighborhoods
all columns through August 9 except if noted:
Ward Positive Tests Infection
Tests Taken Rate (%)
Ward 1 1,742 27,562 6.3
Ward 2 784 22,238 3.5
Ward 3 593 22,091 2.7
Ward 4 2,538 26,178 9.7
Ward 5 1,929 29,123 6.6
Ward 6 1,220 36,656 3.3
Ward 7 1,875 19,124 9.8
Ward 8 1,895 23,733 8.0
Unknown 231 12,507
DC Total 12,807 220,391 5.8
Selected Pos. Tests Infection
Neighborhoods Tests Taken Rate (%)
Barnaby Woods 45 3,472 1.3
Chevy Chase 66 3,007 2.2
Woodley Park 74 3,281 2.3
Forest Hills 77 3,628 2.1
Tenleytown 165 5,316 3.1
Shepherd Park 196 2,023 9.7
Petworth 412 4,229 9.7
Brightwood 606 4,295 14.1
16th Street Heights 683 5,830 11.7
Columbia Heights 779 8,571 9.1
More data can be found at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/coronavirus-data
COVID-19 Test Collection Sites in DC (as of August 8)
You do not need a doctor's note or an appointment for any of DC's walk-up testing sites. But to save time in line, first visit coronavirus.dc.gov/register to create a profile from your smartphone, tablet or computer. There are free public walk-up testing sites, testing at DC firehouses, anti-body testing (appointment required), and many other types of testing providers (including member only locations such as Kaiser), as well as your individual health care provider. The District-wide average turnaround time for test results is now 3-5 days. Once you are tested, CDC guidelines recommend that you self-quarantine while awaiting results.
The District is also offering free antibody testing. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-855-363-0333. For complete information including a map of testing locations please visit: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/testing which is updated on an ongoing basis.
HEALTH SPECIFIC ITEMS
Hospital Capacity in DC
Hospitals in the District of Columbia are operating at roughly 68% capacity, which is actually lower than average. DC Health is working to increase capacity in a number of ways.
- By cancelling elective surgery and discharging non-acute patients, room is being freed up for those who need it the most.
- Using regulatory waivers, space in hospitals is expanding by utilizing previously unlicensed locations.
- DC Health is exploring the use of existing facilities such as nursing homes and unused hotels that can quickly be converted into medical facilities in the event of a patient surge.
- The Bowser Administration has been working with our federal partners to secure additional resources.
DC Looking for Volunteers for DC Medical Reserve Corps (DC MRC)
DC MRC is open to medical and non-medical volunteers 18 years of age and older. Volunteers receive free training and then are asked to be available on an as-needed basis. You could be asked to volunteer on weekends, late at night, or first thing in the morning. DC volunteers may be deployed to events on the National Mall, to a District recreation center or shelter, or to a public health site. Volunteers are needed to: Provide medical screening and support in mass care settings; Assist with patient tracking at planned events; Support medical countermeasures (MCM) distribution and dispensing activities; and, Provide assistance with planned and unplanned public health activities. For more info and to register please visit their website.
Bilingual Health Call Center
City officials released a number, 1-844-796-2797, for a bilingual call center at Mary’s Center, a community clinic in Adams Morgan, for residents who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms but don’t have a primary care doctor.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
DC - A toolkit has been put together by the DC government that is constantly being updated for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - They have many resources available for the population in general, for different population groups and for healthcare professionals. This includes a full symptoms page.
World Health Organization (WHO) - Many resources available including extensive Q&A section, guidance, mythbusters, and a worldwide dashboard.
Johns Hopkins University - Many resources available including basics, protection techniques, and an interactive worldwide map.
COVIDActNow - Real-time modeling and metrics, Washington DC data.
COVID-19 Cases in the U.S. - Full up-to-date information on COVID-19 related cases and deaths supplied by CNN.
State by State Death Rates - Data from the New York Times.
Allergy, Cold, Flu, or Coronavirus? - A handy chart that describes the general differences between these 4 conditions.
How to Coronavirus Proof Your Home - A tip sheet to make sure you don’t bring the virus back home with you.
File of Life - File of Life has prepared a free version of their card for people to use during the current health crisis. They have also worked with Montgomery County to prepare a slightly different version. The File of Life packet enables Fire and Rescue personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient or family member is unable to provide it. It is for your in-residence use and when completed it contains important medical information about you. The “File of Life” also provides an area to list contact information for your doctor, family members, insurance information and any other special circumstances that rescue personnel should know in caring for you.
Ward 3 Mutual Aid Network - Do you need groceries, disinfectant, masks, hygiene supplies, child care, pet care, or any other support? If so, call 202-556-1315 or email ward3.mutualaid@gmail.com.
August 2020 Newsletter - Jerry Malitz Newsletter for August 2020
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