COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES (updated JUly 7)
CUMULATIVE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES FOR DC
DC GOVERNMENT (general)
- 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)
- Stay-at-Home Order Lifted as of Friday May 29 - The Public Health Emergency is still in effect and gatherings of more than 10 people are still prohibited through Sunday June 21. Nonessential retail businesses can operate with: Curbside or front door pickup by customers for items ordered online or over the phone; Delivery of items ordered online or over the phone, but no customers are allowed inside. 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. All outdoor 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).
- Guidance about Masks and Cloth Face Coverings for the General Public (updated May 25) - DC has published full guidelines for mask use. Basically, if you’re in DC and near other people in public, you need to wear a mask or cover your face. If you’re in an essential business or other business in DC and near others, wear a mask, and if you leave your house and you can’t maintain social distancing while traveling, wear a mask. Examples where you might not need a mask include: while exercising such as jogging and biking, and you can maintain social distancing; or if you are working alone in an office. Those who are not required to wear a mask include: children under 9 years old (although parents are encouraged to have children from 2-9 wear a mask); people experiencing homelessness; and people who aren’t able to cover their face due to a medical condition or disability, or who can’t take their mask off without assistance. If using public transportation such as Metro or a Circulator bus, and while waiting in a Metro station or at a bus stop, wear a mask. If you’re getting into a taxi or any other private transportation provider, you and the driver should wear masks. The order also states that essential businesses must exclude individuals who are not wearing a mask, except those who are exempt from wearing them.
- 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.
- Mayor Bowser releases FY2021 budget: The detailed Annual Operating Budget and Capital Plan can be found on the website of the Chief Financial Officer. The Mayor's summary presentation is also available.
EDUCATION
- DC Public Schools (DCPS) has released the DCPS’ academic calendar for School Year 2020-2021. Although the calendar does not indicate the degree of remote/home learning verses classroom instruction, it does show five added instructional days (by reducing three staff professional development days) to accommodate as much in-person instruction as health conditions allow. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 31, 2020, and the last day for students is Thursday, June 24, 2021. The full SY20-21 calendar is available online.
- Public Charter Schools are closed for the 2019-20 school year. Check with individual schools for their most recent SY 2020-21 information.
- Private Schools are making individual choices regarding their operating status. Check with individual schools for their most recent information.
TRANSPORTATION
- Beach Drive: Mayor Bowser announced that the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Park Police (USPP) will close Rock Creek Park's Beach Drive to vehicle traffic so residents can use these roads for essential exercise. Beach Drive, normally closed to traffic on weekends, will stay closed through April 30. Park Police and Park Service staff will 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. DMV has extended the expiration date for all documents expiring March 1 through the duration of the public health emergency, including driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, inspections, ticket payments and ticket adjudication responses, until 45 days after the health emergency concludes. All driver licenses, vehicle registrations, and vehicle inspections scheduled to expire have been granted a waiver without penalty. 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 is suspending fares on all routes. Passengers may board the bus from all doors to support physical distancing practices. Additionally, all service on its National Mall route is suspended. The DC Circulator has suspended late night weekend service on the Georgetown-Union Station, Rosslyn-Dupont Circle and Woodley Park-McPherson Square routes. Begining April 7 the modified schedule for these routes is as follows: Monday-Friday 6am – 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7am–9pm 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 restaurants and bars in DC are currently closed for inside service. In addition to takeout, delivery, and grab and go, restaurants that already have outdoor seating can begin using that space as of Friday May 29. 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).
- Other Business Establishments: Specific nonessential retail businesses can operate with: Curbside or front door pickup by customers for items ordered online or over the phone; Delivery of items ordered online or over the phone, but no customers are allowed inside. Barbershops and hair salons may operate by appointment only for hair services only (e.g. no nail services): Other nonessential business are still closed during the Phase One re-opening This includes tour guides and touring services; gyms, health clubs, spas, and massage establishments; theaters, auditoriums, other places of large gatherings; nightclubs; nail, and tanning salons; tattoo parlors. If you suspect a non-essential business is operating please call 311.
- 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.
- The EARS pilot granted waivers for shops to do curbside and front door pickup. Non-essential businesses eligible for this waiver include bookstores, art supply stores, toy stores, office supply stores, music stores, card shops, florists and sundries. It is also required that the principal business is physically located in Washington, DC; and is independently owned and operated. All sales must be advance purchases (pre-ordered online or by phone) only.
- 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.
- Tax Filing due dates for both DC and Federal Income taxes has been pushed back to July 15.
- 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
- Board of Elections is asking people to avoid voting in-person for the Ward 2 special election on June 16. BOE is trying to minimize crowding at voting precincts and they encourage voters to vote using an absentee ballot. If you plan to vote in person on June 16, you must wear a mask to cast your ballot. Absentee ballots do not require a reason or explanation for their use and may be requested online or via email at: DCabsentee@vote4DC.com. BOE removed the requirement for a voter’s signature to accompany a request for an absentee ballot.
- DC Public Library (Updated June 19) Starting June 29, DC Library locations will begin expanding service on weekdays as part of Phase Two. In addition to current services including picking up and returning library materials, customers will soon be allowed to enter buildings to pick up books, remote printing and use a limited number of public computers and printers. To ensure public health and safety of library staff and users, controlled entry will be in place to limit the number of people in the library at one time. Customers must wear a face mask or covering and practice social distancing when visiting the Library. Browsing for books and meeting room reservations are not part of the Phase Two reopening. Reading rooms and outdoor terraces remain closed to the public. Starting Monday, June 29, the following locations will be open with expanded services from 11am-2pm and from 3-7pm. Anacostia (Ward 8), Benning (Ward 7), Cleveland Park (Ward 3), Mount Pleasant (Ward 1), Northeast (Ward 6), Shepherd Park (Ward 4) West End (Ward 2) and Woodridge (Ward 5). The locations will be closed from 2-3pm every day for cleaning and disinfecting. Starting Monday, July 6, customers will be able to return books outside at six new locations including: Bellevue (Ward 8), Capitol View (Ward 7), Francis-Gregory (Ward 7), Petworth (Ward 4), Shaw (Ward 6), and Tenley-Friendship (Ward 3). Beginning Monday, July 13, these six locations will also offer expanded services from 11am-2pm and from 3-7pm. 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. All book drops are locked during this closure and staff will not be able to empty them. If your library card expired anytime between April 2017 and now, your privileges 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 May29): 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.
- 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 5)
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 Open daily from 12pm - 8pm. 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 Tuesday, July 7, open for indoor and outdoor patio dining Tuesday – Sunday. Lunch will be served from 11:30am-2pm Tuesday-Friday and brunch 11am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner will be served 5-9pm with non-contact curbside pick up & limited delivery (1 mile radius) also available. Monday will be only curbside pickup and limited delivery 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 from 11am-9pm for curbside or delivery service and outdoor seating on the patio. Food ordered will be delivered directly to cars that briefly stop on McKinley Street. They also offer contact-free delivery from 4:30-8:30pm daily within 2 miles of Little Beast. Additionally, they are 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 until further notice for safety precautions.
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 2). See directory for contact information.
GROCERIES/FOOD
Broad Branch Market - In-store shopping now available. Open daily 12-6pm and limited to 5 customers at a time and face masks are required. Also, pick-up, delivery and Express Window availability. 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 3)
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.
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 now be made. You may also visit their Virtual Shopping Concierge for shopping information. Offering "grab-and-go" services or curbside pickup. Curbside delivery requires approved parking spaces with appropriate social distancing designations (customers stay in their cars and employees load orders into a trunk), while "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 from April 6-June 21. They are offering nearly 70 online weekly classes with 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 - Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and saturday 10am-1pm.
Core 72 - Now open Monday-Saturday from 10am-2pm 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.
June B Sweet - 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.
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 - ATM only. No lobby service.
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.
Reena Racki Architects - Open, call for hours and information, 202-363-4739.
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.
Write For You - 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 2)
These establishments still appear to be closed but please call to confirm: Balanced Fitness Studios (re-opening soon), Catchcan (relocated, closed permanently) Chevy Chase Arcade Barbershop (closed permanently), Harmonic Studios, Long and Foster Realtors, Periwinkle (closed permanently) and State Farm Insurance.
COVID-19 Test Results for Washington DC (through July 6)
Since starting the COVID-19 testing program in Washington DC on March 13 there have been 110,377 total tests given which represents 85,157 DC residents (12.1% of DC's total population) and they have yielded 10,569 positive results. (NOTE: Results can take from less than 1 day to several days to be received due to backlog, test provider, type of test and other conditions.) 561 people (5.3% mortality rate based on positive tests), have lost their lives to the virus including 414 (73.8%) Black/African Americans. In DC, for the past 7 days the following has been reported:
Positive 5-Day COVID-19 COVID-19
Results Positive Patients in Patients
Received Roll. Avg. DC Hosp. in ICU
June 30 38 36 119 33
July 1 25 35 119 33
July 2 45 37 110 38
July 3 12 31 95 28
July 4 35 31 87 26
July 5 33 30 88 23
July 6 54 36 90 25
Positive Tests and Tests Taken by Ward and by Selected Neighborhoods (all columns through July 5 except if noted):
Positive Tests
Tests Taken
Ward 1 1,504 13,795
Ward 2 611 10,911
Ward 3 489 9,401
Ward 4 2,186 13,951
Ward 5 1,569 13,365
Ward 6 943 15,461
Ward 7 1,500 10,922
Ward 8 1,542 13,090
Unknown 171 6,676
Total 10,515
Selected Pos. Tests
Neighborhoods Tests Taken
Barnaby Woods 40 1,623
Chevy Chase 52 803
Forest Hills 62 1,609
Woodley Park 66 1,604
Tenleytown 138 2,248
Adams Morgan 170 3,454
Shepherd Park 175 1,076
LoganCircle/Shaw 316 4,328
Petworth 354 2,288
Brightwood 485 2,531
16th Street Heights 626 3,320
Columbia Heights 697 4,768
More data can be found at: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/coronavirus-data
COVID-19 Test Collection Sites in DC (as of June 15). See Map
Public Testing Sites (6)
- United Medical Center's testing site is one of two free testing sites operated by the District (UDC's Vertie Backus Campus is the other). It is now easier for residents to be tested for free. It is not just people with fever, cough, or shortness of breath who are being tested. DC has expanded who can be tested to include critical infrastructure workers who have been exposed but are asymptomatic. This includes grocery store workers, essential government employees and others who continue to report to work in the District. Over the past several weeks, more symptoms related to COVID-19 have been identified. If you feel sick, call a doctor or call the testing hotline at 1-888-363-0333 and let a medical professional advise you on next steps. The regular hours are 10am-2pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Patients who receive a referral from their doctor and have an appointment are encouraged to arrive by 1:30pm at the latest.
- UDC's Bertie Backus Campus ( across from the Fort Totten Metro station) site runs just like the UMC testing site and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays for walk-through and drive-through service by appointment. For more information, residents can call 1-888-363-0333.
- Howard University Hospital Testing Site at 4414 Benning Road, NE Suite 2400 is providing testing from 10am-2pm Tuesday and Thursday. Call 202-865-2119 to make an appointment.
- Bread for the City is providing walk-up COVID-19 tests with no appointment required at 1525 7th Street NW. Testing is from 1-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are hoping to do about 50 tests per day. Call (202) 265-2400 for more information.
- Walk-up Testing Site at Judiciary Square on F Street NW between 4th & 5th Streets NW. Open Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm. Walk-up only, no appointment required.
- Walk-up/Drive-thru Site in Anacostia at 1310 Southern Avenue, SE. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am–2pm. Drive-thru: Appointment required. Vehicles enter via 13th Street, SE and be prepared to wait between 45-75 minutes (please plan accordingly, bathrooms will not be provided on-site). Walk-up: No appointment needed.
- Testing is also now available at several firehouses across the District. Eight firehouses are offering free, no appointment needed tests for all residents: Engine companies 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 30, 31, 33. This free walk-up testing is available for residents on various days from 4-8pm and Saturday from 12-4pm. The full schedule is available online.
Private Testing Sites (11)
- Children’s National Hospital is providing drive-up/walk up COVID-19 testing, at a site donated by Trinity Washington University, for pediatric patients who are up to 22 years old with a physician’s referral. If you think your child needs a test, please ask your child’s physician for a referral. Share these instructions, with your child's physician so they can make a referral.
- GW University Hospital will begin drive-through testing for COVID-19 beginning April 6 in Foggy Bottom, located at 20th and H streets NW. Drivers will enter at 22nd and H streets NW with pedestrian service at 22nd and I St NW. They have a website to help patients and doctors access the testing. Testing is by appointment-only for Monday-Friday from 9:30a-3:30pm. Patients are given a 60-minute testing window and must have a doctor’s order. Health-care providers can schedule a testing time through the website. GW is offering phone or video conferencing with staff members for patients who do not have a provider but have symptoms of COVID-19. Patients need a driver’s license or passport for identification.
- AllCare Family Medicine & Urgent Care will schedule drive-in COVID-19 tests by appointment only between 6-7pm weekdays and 12-1pm weekends at 1710 Rhode Island Ave. Patients must first be evaluated through a telemedicine website visit.
- Unity Health Care has begun testing at its Minnesota Ave., Kenilworth Terrace and 14th St. NW locations. Patients should be ready to answer questions about their health and be screened before getting tested. Visit their website for more information.
- Mary's Center has further information about testing on their website or by calling 1-844-796-2797.
- Sibley Memorial Hospital has further information available on their website, For those without a primary care physician call 443-997-9537 for an appointment,
- MedStar Health has further information available on testing through their website for their Capitol Hill (228 7th Street, SE) and Adams Morgan (1805 Columbia Road, NW) locations.
- Whitman-Walker Health is doing testing. To make an appointment, call 202-745-7000.
- CVS is opening 3 new coronavirus testing sites on May 29. The three testing sites will be at 845 Bladensburg Rd. NE, 6514 Georgia Ave. NW and 110 Carroll St. NW. CVS will provide self-administered swab tests outside these 3 locations. Patients must register in advance on CVS’s website, then will be directed to a drive-through window, where they will be given a test kit and instructions. Results will be available in about three days
Additional Member Specific Testing Sites (2)
- Kaiser Permanente is conducting tests near their Capitol Hill Medical Center. Test results are typically received in 3-7 days. Individual doctors can also decide that a COVID-19 test is warranted. If that is the case the doctor has the ability to swab the appropriate areas and send the swabs to a private lab for testing or to work with DC Health to send it to the District’s Public Health Lab. More information is available at DC Health.
- One Medical has further information regarding testing on their website or by calling 202-695-7576.
Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing
- Call the testing hotline, 855-363-0333 for an appointment.
Got Symptons? DC residents can get tested for COVID-19 by accessing the following resources. Phone hotline in English 855-363-0333 or hotline in English and Spanish 844-796-2797, and online.
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.
July 2020 Newsletter - Jerry Malitz Newsletter for July 2020
Email: 3G05@anc.dc.gov
Subscribe to Monthly Newsletter
Copyright © 2017-2020 JerryMalitz - All Rights Reserved