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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 worker safety.  The District's new mask mandate starts Saturday for those above the age of 2...

Get to know D.C. with our daily newsletter We dive deep on the day’s biggest story and share links to everything you need to know. Get the free newsletter Success! You're on the list. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again. Processing… I already get the newsletter Your COVID-19 vaccination records are now accessible electronically. Well, at least they might be. DC Health launched a new website that gives D.C. residents electronic access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records...

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. residents can get vaccinated at the Maryland site.) What metrics is the Bowser administration using to r...