View Mayor Bowser's Presentation on DC's COVID-19 Situational Update for November 16, 2021 search Selecteer een taal Amharisch Chinees (vereenvoudigd) Frans Koreaans Spaans Vietnamees Mogelijk gemaakt door Translate HomeTesting Vaccine DC CAN Recovery Food UtilitiesData Health GuidanceOperating StatusNews Children 5 to 11 years old are now eligible to get vaccinated. The vaccine is safe and lowers the chance of children getting and spreading COVID-19. The vaccine is 90% effective at preventing symptoms of COVID-19. Children will receive a smaller dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine than adolescents and adults, approximately one-third the dose that people 12 and older get. Booster shots are now available for residents who are 18 and older and received a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine on or before May 24, 2021. Booster shots are now available for residents who are 18 and older and received a Johnson and Johnson vaccination on or before September 24, 2021. Find a Booster or Child Vaccination Location Near You DC COVID-19 Vaccination Data VIEW MORE DATA COVID-19 TESTING GET VACCINATED VACCINE FAQS The DC Government urges you to help flatten the curve : Get Vaccinated Practice social distancing Wear a mask or face covering Wash your hands Stay home if you feel sick On this site, we also have have information on how to register for vaccination, testing resources, funeral assistance, help with rent, help with utilities, food resources, resources for businesses and individuals, operating status of DC Government, and more. Please bookmark and share this portal with your community. Pages What You Should Know How to Protect Yourself Get Vaccinated Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds multiple times a day. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick Stay home when feeling sick Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces FAQs I Have Symptoms What Should I Do? The symptoms that are currently being seen with COVID-19 are cough, fever, headache, new loss of taste or smell, repeated shaking with chills, sore throat, shortness of breath, and muscle pain. Stay home and self-quarantine until you are free of fever, signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours and without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medications. Seek medical attention if you have reason to believe you have been exposed to coronavirus or influenza. Call your healthcare provider before visiting a healthcare facility. COVID-19 Toolkit Coronavirus Testing Pre-registration for Public Testing It’s best to get testing through your provider, but if you need to use public testing, you can save time in line by visiting coronavirus.dc.gov/register to create a profile from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Unemployment Benefits With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District of Columbia’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), District residents may file for unemployment compensation. More information on how to file available at Recovery COVID-19 Resources in Your Language Recursos sobre el COVID-19 en su idioma • COVID-19 : ressources en français • በቋንቋዎ የኮቪድ-19 (COVID-19) የመረጃ ምንጮች • COVID-19资源（使用您的语言)• Thông tin hỗ trợ C0VID19 trên ngôn ngữ của quí vị • 코로나바이러스 감염증(COVID019) 한국어 자료 Press Releases Newsletters 11/24/2021 Coronavirus Data for November 23, 2021 11/23/2021 Coronavirus Data for November 22, 2021 11/22/2021 Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving Day 11/22/2021 Coronavirus Data for November 19-21, 2021 11/19/2021 Coronavirus Data for November 18, 2021 More » Additional Websites CDC US State Department DC Health HSEMA Mayor Tax & Revenue Resources Guides Videos Accessibility Privacy & Terms