Signalling a major escalation in the District of Columbia's response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Muriel Bowser declares a state of emergency
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at a news conference to announce the first presumptive positive case of the coronavirus, technically known as COVID-19, in Washington, Saturday, March 7, 202
Bowser declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency. The declarations give her the authority to order medical quarantines, request federal assistance and take steps to stem price gouging for critical supplies. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.
Lauren Lyons, a spokeswoman for the Smithsonian network of museums, said in an email: “As of now the Smithsonian is continuing to welcome guests to our museums and scheduled public programs as normal.” With an opening game scheduled for April 2, O'Dell said the decision on whether to hold it would lie with the team and the DC government.
In Washington, the Rev Tim Cole, rector of Christ Church Georgetown Episcopal church, identified himself over the weekend as the city's first patient.
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