Community Specific Information
Community Specific – Homelessness
As of 02/19/2021 People in shelters who have tested positive for COVID-19: 501 See more updated information here. Recent News Winter Plan released by the district, lays out protocols for hypothermia alerts, cold emergency alerts, and other procedures for keeping individuals experiencing homelessness safe during the winter months Mayor Bowser Read more…
General Information
General Information – Symptoms
As of 12/15/20 Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. The most common initial symptoms are fever, fatigue, and dry cough. However, nasal congestion, runny nose, conjunctivitis (red eyes), diarrhea (present in children more than adults), muscle or joint pain, chills or dizziness, and decreased or inability to smell or taste can also be Read more…
Community Specific Information
Community Specific – Undocumented Persons
As of 1/25/2021 COVID-19 and Public Charge On March 13th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that testing, preventive screening (vaccine potential), and treatment for COVID-19 will not negatively affect any immigrant during a future public charge analysis. This means USCIS has policies in place to enable immigrant families Read more…
Community Specific Information
Community Specific – Disabilities
As of 1/25/2021 General Information CDC information on COVID-19 and people with disabilities COVID-19 and Disability video series by the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative Briefing Paper: COVID-19 Impact on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, their Families, and the Direct Support Workforce by The Arc For People with Intellectual/Developmental Read more…
Pregnancy
Pregnancy – Prenatal Care
As of 2/28/21 There are helpful resources for individuals with barriers to healthcare access in other sections of this website (testing under “Health Info”, and many under “Communities”) that can also apply to mothers-to-be. Note that Bread for the City (free COVID-19 testing and free primary care) does not offer Read more…
Pregnancy
Pregnancy – Stress & Anxiety
As of 2/28/21 Particularly during a pandemic, it is important to stay both physically and mentally healthy. If you are feeling stress, anxiety, or depression, talk to your healthcare provider and refer to the CDC’s recommendations about coping strategies for anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy. There are many resources Read more…
