Dear Ward 8 Residents,
We are experiencing trying times in our nation and within our city. This morning, Mayor Bowser ordered a 2-day citywide curfew starting this evening at 7 p.m. This order follows days of protest[DEL: s :DEL] that have resulted in fires and destruction of small businesses and city properties.
Even with bad actors, there is good news to be celebrated. The walk-up testing site on F Street, NW, between 4th and 5th Streets, NW, is now open and no appointment is needed for residents to receive a test. In addition, the testing facility previously located at the United Medical Center has relocated to 2241 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue, SE. This center is both a drive-thru and walk-up site.
The new and relocated testing sites have allowed for ample testing with rapid results. Today, 56 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number of positive cases to over 8,800 cases with two Washingtonians succumbing to the virus.
Stay informed by visiting [link removed] ([link removed]) for the latest updates. I am proud to serve the residents of Ward 8, continue to be safe.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
Watching the Curve ()
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** Mayor Bowser News Conference
June 1, 2020
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is holding a news conference to provide updates on coronavirus and the District's response to the protests over this weekend in honor of George Floyd.
May 31, 2020
* Total Overall Tested: 47,263*
* Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 38,975*
* Total Positives: 8,857
* Total Lives Lost: 468
* Cleared From Isolation: 1,126
*All Data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Temporary Rental Assistance ()
Lydia’s House will begin taking applications for a temporary rental assistance program effective 06/01/2020. The John Wall Family Foundation, Lydia’s House and Housing Counseling Services have joined forces to aide families who have been economically impacted due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a limited fund program and all assistance will be directed toward rental assistance. The program is initially slated for 30 days based on available funding.
Please feel free to circulate the attached flyer for donors as well as individuals needing assistance.
Note: The program is targeting Ward 8 Families Only.
Need Health Coverage? ()
GET COVERED: DC Health Link, the city’s online health insurance marketplace, has made it easy for District residents to enroll online at without having to provide extra paperwork.– Any uninsured resident can obtain coverage online at now. Free Medicaid coverage is available depending on income. FREE expert help is also available with certified DC Health Link assisters and brokers. To find an assister or broker, visit [link removed]
GET THE CARE YOU NEED: DC Health Link has worked with our health insurance carriers to ensure testing, visits associated with testing, and treatment of COVID-19 are all covered without deductibles or any out of pocket costs, telehealth visits are covered with cost sharing for all needs, not just COVID 19. For a summary a summary of COVID-19 coverage benefits across all DC Health Link insurance companies, visit www.DCHealthLink.com/coronavirus ([link removed]) .
STAY COVERED: Health insurance sold through DC Health Link cannot be terminated during the public health emergency -- the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking has prohibited that action. In addition, health insurance companies will need to work with customers to permit repayment of past due premiums over a 12-month period after the end of the public health emergency.
What's Open? ()
** Phase One Health Guidance
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Residents should use the links below to inquire more information about the below areas.
* Childcare Services ([link removed])
* Contacts of a Person Confirmed to Have COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Cosmetology and Barber Professionals ([link removed])
* Dental Care ([link removed])
* Elective Surgery ([link removed])
* Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions ([link removed])
* For-Hire Vehicle, Taxi, and Rideshare Vehicles ([link removed])
* Masks and Cloth Face Covering for General Public ([link removed])
* Parks and Open Spaces ([link removed])
* Persons Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Older Adults ([link removed])
* Restaurants ([link removed])
* Schools ([link removed])
For more information on DC's Phase One Reopening visit: [link removed]
Ward 8 Senior Meal Delivery Service ()
We still need support to operate our 1,000 meal delivery service to seniors in Ward 8. Click here to sign up now. ([link removed])
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