Greetings Ward 8 Residents,
The holiday weekend is fast approaching and the traditional way residents celebrated the 4th of July holiday is not advised. Mayor Muriel Bowers is advising residents to stay home to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Please keep the following in mind when planning your 4th of July event:
* Outdoor activities are preferred over indoor activities, but the virus can still spread outdoors, so please take precautions by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
* When inviting people over or going to another person’s gathering, consider the available space. Only host or attend events where guests have space to social distance.
* If anyone in your household does not feel well, CANCEL THE GATHERING and remind guests to stay home if they do not feel well.
It may not feel like the coronavirus is real, but it is disproportionately affecting African-Americans here in the District. COVID-19 is still here and to date has taken the lives of 553 residents in the District of Columbia. I urge residents from gathering in large groups, limit their use of shared items, and ensure they practice proper hand hygiene and clean the surfaces in their homes should they celebrate with family and friends. This is the 'new normal' - take precaution and be safe.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
** Quick Links
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* Learn more about COVID-19 testing sites available in the District. ([link removed])
* COVID-19 Specimen Submission Guidelines ([link removed])
* What's Open in Phase II? : [link removed]
* See Plans for New Hospital ([link removed])
Celebrate At Home ()
Download the Brochure
* Fireworks: Some Facts and Safety Tips ([link removed]) [PDF]
** Links to Fireworks Safety Information and Organizations
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* Fireworks Safety Tips from DC Fire and Emergency Services ([link removed])
* National Center for Injury Prevention and Control ([link removed])
* US Consumer Product Safety Commission ([link removed])
Upcoming Meetings ()
Camp At Home ()
Over the past few months, DPR’s team of camp counselors, childcare specialists, and fun experts, have taken all the aspects of a traditional summer camp and packed them into an experience that you can recreate, from home.
DPR’s Camp-at-Home is made of (3) parts:
1. DPR Fun Pack, provided to reach registered camper
2. Camp-at-Home Activity Guide: located here ([link removed])
3. Virtual Camp Content: located here ([link removed])
Click the button below to register your camper and receive details on how to pick up the Fun Pack and a printed copy of the Activity Guide.
Sign Up for Camp-At-Home ([link removed])
Food Resources ()
For a full listing of all grocery and meal sites visit: coronavirus.dc.gov/food
DC Paid Family Leave Starts Today ()
DC has implemented Paid Family Leave so you can support your employees during their time of need. Make sure you’re ready to implement PDC Paid Family Leave by July 1, 2020. For more information visit: [link removed]
The 2020 Census is Happening Now. Respond Today. ()
The 2020 Census asks a few simple questions about you and everyone who was living with you on April 1, 2020.
** It's not too late to complete your 2020 Census.
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RESPOND ([link removed])
Please complete your form online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives. Visit my2020census.gov ([link removed]) to begin.
Find out more about each of these methods below:
How to Respond Online ([link removed])
How to Respond by Phone ([link removed])
How to Respond by Mail ([link removed])
Please note that if you are responding online, you must complete the census in one sitting, as you don't have the ability to save your progress. You can see the questions the census asked ([link removed]) .
Even if you did not receive an invitation to respond from the Census Bureau, you may respond online or visit our Contact Us ([link removed]) page to call our phone line.
The Census Bureau began mailing paper questionnaires in mid-April to homes that had not yet responded. If you have not already responded, please complete and mail back ([link removed]) your form as soon as you receive it. And if you prefer, you still have the option of responding online ([link removed]) or by phone instead.
Watching The Curve ()
** Coronavirus Data for June 30, 2020
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
(Washington, DC) –The District’s reported data for Tuesday, June 30, 2020 includes 38 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,365.
The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths.
* 71-year-old female
* 82-year-old female
Tragically, 553 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data ([link removed]) for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.
*All Data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
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COVID-19 Public Service Announcement: Wearing a mask is and social distancing is critical! Click to watch.
** District of Columbia COVID-19 Testing Sites
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DC residents experiencing any COVID-19 symptom (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, congestion, body aches, chills, runny nose) or with known exposure to COVID-19 should get a COVID-19 test.
Click here to find a testing site in your area ([link removed])
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