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COVID UPDATES & RESOURCES & Local News (november 25)

CUMULATIVE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES FOR DC

DC GOVERNMENT (general)

NEW! Revised restriction to go into effect(Updated Nov. 23) Beginning Wednesday Nov. 25th the limit for outdoor gatherings is reduced from 50 to 25 people . Indoor gatherings may not exceed ten people.T his applies to indoor home gatherings as well as any indoor gathering that is not subject to other rules such as restaurants and houses of worship. Restaurants may stay open until midnight, but alcohol sales, service, and consumption (excluding carry-out and delivery) must end at 10pm. Effective Monday, Dec. 14th, the maximum indoor capacity of restaurants will be reduced from 50% to 25%. The number of people inside houses of worship indoors at any one time is reduced from 100 people to 50 people. The maximum allowable capacity cannot 50%. Gyms, private trainers, and other businesses and recreation centers must suspend all indoor group exercise classes and they must suspend all outdoor group exercise classes of 25 or more people. Entities previously granted a waiver for the live entertainment pilot will be contacted about their ability to proceed with acts or performances that have already been booked.
NEW! Nationals Park to become Testing Site (Updated Nov. 20) Starting Monday, November 23, Nationals Park will serve a as a public testing site. The tests will be given in the GEICO Garage (16 N Street, SE) on Monday - Friday from 2:30–7:30 pm. Also starting Monday, November 23, DC is expanding the hours of citywide testing sites at Firehouses. The new hours will be 2:30-7:30pm and on Saturday it will remain 12-4pm. Additionally, individuals who have health insurance will be asked to provide their insurance information when registering for a test at a public testing site. Residents will continue to receive testing at no cost and no one will be charged a copay for testing. Individuals without insurance will continue to receive free testing. No one will be turned away or charged.
Travel Advisory for Visitors to DC (Updated Nov.5) For visitors coming into DC:Before you travel, get a test and if you test positive, don’t travel and get tested within 72 hours of traveling. If you are a close contact of a confirmed positive case, don’t travel to DC. And, if you are visitor to DC for more than three days, get tested within 3-5 days of arrival. Private institutions such as universities, employers, hotels, hospitals, congregate care facilities, and houses of worship may ask visitors about their recent travel and may require a record of a negative COVID-19 test before allowing admittance to their facility. Visitors from Maryland and Virginia and people coming to DC for essential work may carry out those duties prior to receiving the results of their second test in DC (as long as they do not have symptoms or were not a close contact of a positive case within the past 14 days). exemptions include visitors who are coming into DC for less than 24 hours and people travelling to DC for a family emergency or a funeral do not need to obtain a negative test prior to coming if obtaining such a test would be impractical, but must restrict their activities to those related to the emergency.
DCPS Delays School Openings (Updated Nov. 2) DCPS will not re-open elementary school buildings on Nov. 9 delaying plans to bring some students back to physical classrooms after pushback and complaints from teachers, parents and school principals. DCPS previously announced that they would be bringing back thousands of children to elementary schools beginning Nov. 9 when the 2nd quarter starts. Instead, in a letter to the community on Monday Nov.2 Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee said all students will start the quarter virtually. In his letter Ferebee said DCPS will open CARE classrooms when staffing plans are confirmed. He further said DCPS will offer those seats to students who already accepted in-person class assignments. Further updates will be released when available.
NEW! Quarantine States (Updated November 2) Anyone coming into DC from a high-risk state is being told to self-quarantine for 14 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 2 D.C.’s health department added three states to the high-risk list: California, New Jersey and Oregon. This brings the total number of states on the list to 42. Maryland and Virginia remain exempt from the list. The six other states not on the list are: Hawaii, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Washington and Vermont. The full list can be viewed here. An updated list will be published by DC on November 16.
DC Residents can Opt-In to DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN) to Receive Exposure Notifications (Updated October 20) DC residents who use iPhone or Android smartphones can opt-in to DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN). This is an alert notification system that allows mobile device users to receive an alert when they may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. DC CAN is the official COVID-19 exposure notification app for Washington, DC. More information is available here.
Health Emergency Extended (updated October 7): The Mayor issued Mayor’s Order 2020-103 to extend the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through December 31, 2020. Under this order DC government agencies may ask people using D.C. facilities to provide identification and contact information to facilitate contact tracing. According to the order any information collected under the rule will be destroyed after 30 days. An additional change is that public indoor pools may now open.
DC Public Schools Plans for Term 2 (Updated Nov. 2): DCPS will not re-open elementary school buildings on Nov. 9 delaying plans to bring some students back to physical classrooms. Instead, in a letter to the community on Monday Nov. 2 Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee said all students will start the quarter virtually. Further updates will be released when available. For further assistance call DCPS at (202) 442-5885.
Masks 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.
Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited with the exception of Houses of worship which are limited to the lesser of 50% capacity or 100 people
Updates to Personal Services: Tanning, tattoo, electrolysis, waxing, threading, cryotherapy, facial, and nail salons may operate by appointment only; Stations must be at least six feet apart and 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.
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 with a dedicated website 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.
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.
All Updates are at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo

EDUCATION

Public Charter Schools: DC's Charter Schools are allowed to make their own decisions regarding their operating status. DC's two largest charter school networks, KIPP DC and Friendship will be going all virtual. C heck 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: All specific conditions for Rock Creek Park and Beach Drive restrictions are updated on an ongoing basis on the National Park Service website. Social distancing including staying six feet apart from people not in their household is still required.
DC Circulator: Fares are suspended due to the public health emergency and face coverings must be worn at all times. Passengers are asked to board and exit through the rear of the bus. Operating hours are Monday-Friday 6am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday 7am-9pm. More info is available on their website.
DDOT has suspended all rush hour parking restrictions. Rush hour reversible lanes operations on Conn. Ave. and 16th St. NW are suspended until further notice. Parking meters in the District managed by DDOT are operational and DPW will continue normal parking enforcement. Residential street sweeping, booting and towing has also been suspended. Further details can be found on the DDOT website.
DMV: Remains operational with most necessary services provided online and others in-person, including: Service centers, adjudication services, and the Brentwood Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office operate on an “appointment only” basis; the Inspection Station operates on a first come, first serve basis with modified hours; the Self-Service Vehicle Emissions Inspection Kiosk is open with 24/7 access; Road Skills Tests have resumed. When possible customers are encouraged to use online options. DMV 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 and is valid until 45 days after the health emergency expires. All tickets will stay in their current status during the public health emergency, without additional penalties. Driver license suspensions are paused until DMV resumes full operations. The Oct. 1 deadline for the new Real ID requirement credential to board domestic flights has been delayed until Oct. 1, 2021.
Metro: The status for Metro Rail, Bus and Access service is constantly being updated with full information available on the Metro Covid-19 website. Locally, there is no service for L1 and E6 bus routes. The E4, L2 and M4 have adjusted schedules. Metro requires riders and employees to wear face masks while traveling on its buses, trains, MetroAccess, as well as in rail stations, bus terminals and other facilities.
Slow Streets: Slow Streets are restricted to local traffic and a speed limit of 15 miles per hour to support neighborhood-based safe social distancing while walking, running, or cycling. Drivers should only use a designated Slow Street if their destination is within two blocks of that street. Residents, emergency vehicles, deliveries, and trash collection vehicles still have access to Slow Streets. The full list of Slow Streets can be found here and with additional Slow Streets coming soon.

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 as well as establishing one-way aisles and requiring customers to bag their own groceries if they’re able. The DC bag tax has also been temporarily suspended.
Restaurants and Bars: All indoor and 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. Indoor dining is allowed as long as restaurants do not exceed 50% capacity. No self-serve buffets. (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.
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.
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.

METRO POLICE AND COURTS

DC Court of Appeals is currentlyholding oral arguments via videoconference until further notice. The Court asks parties to eFile or to email filings to efilehelp@dcappeals.gov. Full details are avaiable on the Court's website.
DC Superior Court The DC Superior Court is holding hearings in the following types of cases: Civil, Criminal, Domestic Violence, Family Court, Probate, Tax Division. Full details are available on the Court's website.
U.S. District Court has suspended all petit and civil trials jury selections and grand jury sittings until further notice. Emergency and sealed filings can be made by mail. Further details are available on the Court's website.
Metro DC Police: MPD is still following operational guidelines established on April 9. 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.

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

DC Public Library is currently in Phase Two of operations. At open branches (this includes Chevy Chase) you can: Return materials, pick up a hold, check out books from our Grab-n-Go selection, have a book paged from the stacks, get a library card, manage your library account. pick up a print job, sign-up to use a limited number of computers for a 45-minute session once per day, and use the bathroom. Further details are available on the DCPL website.
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. 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. Public indoor pools may now open.
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.
All Agency Updates can be found at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/stay-home#agencies

CHEVY CHASE NEWS

NEW!! Town Hall on Racism now on YouTube (Nov.17). ANC 3/4G held a Community Town Hall (via Zoom) to discuss the recommendations of the Task Force on Racism. You can view the Town Hall at: https://youtu.be/O5IFnEd8Lr8. The Town Hall generated many questions and comments from residents regarding the recommendations from the three task force work groups: Community, Education and Housing. This is the beginning of the community outreach process as 63 people participated in the evening's discussion.

BUSINESS INFO FOR CHEVY CHASE DC

Restaurants (Take-out & Delivery/Outdoor & Indoor Dining as of October 1)

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 confirm 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.

Blue 44 - 5507 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-362-2583

http://www.blue44dc.com/

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.

Capital Crab & The Avenue - 5540 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-244-4567

http://www.theavenuedc.com

Combined Updated Menu - https://www.theavenuedc.com/menus They are now open Monday - Wednesday 4-9pm, Thursday - Sunday 12- 9pm. Outdoor patio seating, indoor dining and now a large new back deck are 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.

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/ - They have re-opened with expanded outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Their hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday 5-9pm for dinner and 10am-2pm Saturday and Sunday for brunch.

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 from 11am - 11pm daily.

RNF - 5534 Connecticut Ave NW, 202-244-1208

https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/real-nutritious-food-llc-northwest-washingt

Open for takeout, delivery and patio seating. Monday - Thursday 3-9pm, Friday and Saturday 3-10pm.

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

http://jettiesdc.com/

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 September 1). See directory for contact information.

GROCERIES/FOOD

Broad Branch Market - In-store shopping is now available daily from 10am-7pm and limited to 5 customers at a time and face masks are required. For coffee, ice cream, candy and express grocery or deli orders, the express
window is open daily 9am - 6pm. Order instructions can be found here. 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 November 2)

American City Diner - Once again available for lease.

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 open with some inside studio classes as well as outdoor (outdoor classes are being held at 8325 Grubb Rd 20910 on the turf) and virtual classes. Their full schedule can be found online.

Bert's Jewelers - Open Tuesday & Saturday 11am - 3pm for curbside service.

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.

Chase Bank - Opened for business on October 6.

Citibank - They have resumed their lobby regular hours: open Monday & Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

Core 72 - Now open Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm 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 - Has moved from the Chevy Chase Arcade into the space formerly occupied by Periwinkle at 3815 Livingston St NW. Signage is going up at this time. Note: For the time being they are still only offering virtual music lessons.

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 online.

Opening Heart Mindfulness - Offering online meditations on Monday nights, Wednesday morning, and Friday at noon.

Park Story - Now open Mon.- Thur. & Sat. 11am - 5pm and Friday 12-5pm, 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.

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 9:30am-6pm Monday-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 September 15)

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), Capital One Bank closed permanently.

COVID DATA & RELATED HEALTH INFO

COVID-19 Test Results for Washington DC (through November 24)

Since COVID-19 testing began on March 13 there have been 650,235 total tests given including 294,297 to DC residents (includes duplicates) which have yielded 20,516 positive results since testing began. 677 people have lost their lives to the virus including 503 (74.3%) Black/African Americans.

In DC, for the past 5 days, the following COVID-19 data has been reported:

Positive Positive Patients Patients

Results 5-Day in DC in ICU

Received Roll Avg Hospital

Nov. 20 153 179 122 31

Nov. 21 190 168 136 33

Nov. 22 139 165 135 34

Nov. 23 119 146 134 36

Nov. 24 107 141 134 36

More data can be found at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/coronavirus-data

COVID-19 Test Collection Sites in DC (as of November 20)

Beginning Monday, November 23, Nationals Park will serve a as a public testing site. The tests will be given in the GEICO Garage (16 N Street, SE) on Monday - Friday from 2:30–7:30 pm. Also starting Monday, November 23, DC is expanding the hours of citywide testing sites at Firehouses. The new hours will be 2:30-7:30pm and on Saturday it will remain 12-4pm. Other changes in testing procedures can be found in the Mayor's Nov.18 situational report.

Additionally, individuals who have health insurance will be asked to provide their insurance information when registering for a test at a public testing site. Residents will continue to receive testing at no cost and no one will be charged a copay for testing. Individuals without insurance will continue to receive free testing. No one will be turned away or charged.

Individuals are encouraged to get tested through their own health care provider so that when the test results come back the patient is already connected to the health care they need. If an individual needs a COVID-19 test and they do not have a provider, there are a number of options to obtain a test and a provider. If an individual needs a test and their provider is unable to give them a test, that individual should come to one of the District’s walk-up or drive-thru sites. A doctor's note or appointment is not needed for any of DC's walk-up testing sites. To save time in line, first visit coronavirus.dc.gov/register to create a profile from your device. 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 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.

OTHER HEALTH RELATED ITEMS

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.

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