WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has set some distinct objectives the federal district requires to meet in order for her to feel comfortable ending a stay-at-home order, she informed press reporters recently.
SUBMIT PHOTO: An individual waits in line to go into the District Wharf seafood market, following Mayor Muriel Bowser’s declaration of a state of emergency due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Southwest Washington, U.S., April 15,2020 REUTERS/Tom Brenner
If the U.S. capital, which reported more than 7,200 cases and around 400 deaths by Monday, hits particular metrics, including a declining variety of cases over 14 days and sustained low transmission rate, she could lift the order prior to it expires on June 8.
Surrounding Maryland, house to 10s of thousands who commute to D.C. for work, is looking at a various set of information to determine whether it is all set to open up. It consists of a plateau in the rate of hospitalizations and the variety of cases in medical facilities’ intensive-care systems.
Virginia, house to tens of thousands more who commute to D.C., has another metric altogether. Guv Ralph Northam stated in April the state required to see a reduction in the portion of positive tests over 14 days, a reduction in hospitalizations, have sufficient medical facility beds and extensive care capability and a sustainable supply of personal protective equipment.
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