In the meantime, the weather is breaking and residents and children are anxious to get out of the house. Here is a list of suggested and allowable recreational activities that residents can practice with persons from your household:

• Walking
• Hiking
• Running
• Dog-walking
• Skateboarding
• Playing tennis
• Gardening and;
• other recreational activities where all participants are practicing social distancing and there is no person-to-person contact.

Residents, please continue to wear your mask and face coverings when making essential outings. Together, we will combat the coronavirus and continue to save lives in our city.

Regards, 

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Coronavirus Data for May 13, 2020

(Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, May 13, 2020 includes 152 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,736.

The District reported eight additional COVID-19 related deaths:

• 46-year-old male
• 52-year-old male
• 54-year-old male
• 63-year-old male
• 65-year-old male
• 67-year-old male
• 75-year-old male
• 76-year-old female

Tragically, 358 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Media Statement from Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC Director; Dr. Steve Hahn, FDA Commissioner; and Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIAID Director

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Contact: CDC Media Relations
(404) 639-3286

Contact: FDA Media Affairs
301-796-4540

Contact: NIAID Media Relations
301-402-1663

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have together determined that government entities working in support of the COVID-19 response efforts are providing essential services and the current guidelines for critical infrastructure workers apply. Therefore, providing that they are asymptomatic, screened, and monitored for fever and other symptoms, wear a face covering, and maintain a distance of at least six feet from others, Drs. Redfield, Hahn, and Fauci can and will participate in meetings on the White House complex when their attendance is needed.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES