Phase 2 Modifications
Walk Up Vaccination Sites
Starting May 1, the District is transitioning to walk up, no appointment needed vaccination sites. This Thursday, 4/28, is the last day that pre-registrations will be accepted through vaccinate.dc.gov. Residents can visit any of the 11 walk up sites.
You may notice that there is no walk-up site in Ward 1. DC Health did not share the list of walk-up sites prior to the Mayor’s announcement yesterday. In fact, Councilmembers learned of the ‘no appointment needed’ shift at the same time as the public. I Immediately raised the issue of not having a site in Ward 1 with DC Health. I’m waiting to hear back from the agency. ANC1A Commissioner Layla Bonnet and I both spoke to WUSA9 about how this could affect Ward 1 residents.
In the meantime, if you are able, go ahead and get your vaccine at a nearby walk-up site. My team will continue to work with individuals who need assistance by helping them secure appointments at our community clinics and pharmacies. 16 and 17 year old residents still need to register at childrensnational.org to ensure they received the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only one currently approved for their age group. Homebound residents can now call 1-855-363-0333 to register for an at-home COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
DC Health’s dashboard is reporting 33.6% of residents as partially or fully vaccinated and 20.2% of residents fully vaccinated (as of 4/23/21). You can help us reach more residents by joining neighbors this Saturday, May 1st for a Community Day of Action. We will go door to door to encourage residents to get vaccinated. Canvasses will start at 9am, 11am, and 1pm. You can RSVP and find more information here.
The following Phase 2 modifications will also go into effect on May 1:
- The indoor capacity limit for non-essential retail businesses will be raised to 50%.
- The number of people who can sit together at a table will be increased to 10 people.
- Live music will be allowed outdoors for summer gardens, courtyard dining and sidewalk cafes.
- If customers are sitting outside, alcohol sales can be made without a requirement to purchase food.
- Multi-purpose facilities, concert venues, and theaters may open at 25% capacity. Attendees must remain seated.
- Movie theaters can operate at up to 25% capacity/per auditorium.
- Weddings and special events allowed indoors and outdoors at 25% capacity.
- Attendees must remain seated and socially distanced.
- Regional business meetings and seated conventions allowed indoors at 25% capacity. Attendees must remain seated and socially distanced.
- Indoor fitness classes can include up to 25 people.
- Gyms and fitness centers can operate at 50% capacity.
- Public and private pools may open with health and safety plans in place; hotel pools may only open to overnight guests.
- Outdoor splash pads will be able to open at full capacity.
- Places of worship may admit up to 40% of their capacity for the room(s) or area where worship services will be held. This total limit includes worshippers, not including clergy and staff.
On May 3:
- The DC Public Library will add Saturday hours at its open locations. Operating hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
On June 1, the District will restart:
- All parking enforcement
- Towing of vehicles violating parking zones
- Street sweeping and SWEEP enforcement
- Vehicles must display valid DC registration and inspection stickers
- New tiered residential parking permit fees
There is a new four-month ticket amnesty program to give drivers the opportunity to pay outstanding tickets for parking, photo enforcement (including speed, red-light, and stop sign), and minor moving violations. Drivers eligible for the amnesty program are still obligated to pay the original ticket amount; however, any penalties will be waived. More information can be found at ticketamnesty.dc.gov.
School Year 2021-2022
All public schools in Washington, DC will fully open for in-person learning, five days a week, with all educators back in the classroom. DCPS enrollment is open. DC Health is working with school leaders now to implement CDC guidelines for re-opening, and more information on individual school plans will be available soon. Last week I also inquired with the City Administrator as to what virtual options will remain available, for families who may not be ready to return in person. That information should be available soon. |
