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D.C. Muriel Bowser and DC Health on Friday announced their plans to vaccinate kids 5 to 11 years old once the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approves the shots.

"It's not as efficient as a mass vaccination center, but that doesn't mean it's any less important."

Some of the District’s pop-up sites for COVID-19 shots are now offering flu shots too.

One member of the D.C. Council questioned why the city has a religious exemption in place for COVID-19 vaccines Friday.

D.C. Public Schools and Howard University have partnered up to encourage more District students to get vaccinated.

The 7-day average of hospitalized children rose 30% in the past week. The FDA recommends a third shot for severely immunocompromised Live COVID news.

Restaurants: Masks must be worn except when eating or drinking.  While Performing or Speaking Before a Crowd: Singers can take off their masks at live concerts if they are six feet from others, as can members of clergy who are speaking at services.  Enforcement by Businesses: Businesses can refuse to serve customers who violate the mask mandate. But many businesses, including big box stores, refused to make employees enforce the prior mask mandate because of concerns about confrontations and ...

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As the initial crush of demand for the vaccine subsides, D.C. is emphasizing walk-in clinics.

DC Health’s Patrick Ashley told the Council the agency is looking to make an announcement regarding the expansion of these vaccine sites, including more locations and eligibility, in the “coming weeks.” The agency is evaluating demand at these sites, along with citywide supply, to inform decisions. “We have seen some seniors take advantage of that, but not an overwhelming amount,” Ashley added. (Note, walk-ins are now welcomed at the vaccine site at Greenbelt Metro station. D.C. resi...