Mayor Bowser Extends D.C.’s Public Health Emergency, Indoor Mask Mandate

January 27, 2022

Though Covid-19 case rates are dropping in the District, city hospitals remain stressed due to the Omicron variant’s rapid spread through the nation’s capital in recent weeks. In response, Mayor […]

City-Wide Vaccination Entry Requirements Begin Saturday, Jan. 15

January 13, 2022

Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered that starting this Saturday, Jan. 15 at 6 a.m. patrons of public businesses will be required to verify vaccination against Covid-19 prior to entry, as […]

Mayor Ends D.C.’s ‘Public Health Emergency’ While Retaining Emergency Powers

July 26, 2021

At 4:06 p.m. on Saturday July 24, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took to Twitter to proclaim an end to the District’s coronavirus “public health emergency.” To allow for a “nimble” […]