NCR Watch Desk: Situational
Analysis Report (COVID-19 #140)
Current Situation Overview
There are 43,747 COVID-19 cases (an increase of 354 since the
last SITREP) and 1,824 related deaths (no change since the last SITREP) in the National Capital
Region (NCR).
National
President
Donald Trump announced efforts to restructure the Strategic National Stockpile.
Additionally, the President signed an executive order to build up the strategic
stockpiles and reduce dependency on foreign supplies.
Vice
President Mike Pence announced five new individuals have been added to the
White House COVID-19 Task Force. The individuals are: Sonny Perdue, the
Secretary of Agriculture; Gene Scalia, the Secretary of Labor, Dr. Francis
Collins, the Director of the National Institute of Health, Dr. Peter Marks, the
Federal Drug Administration the Director of the Center for Biological
Evaluation and Research, and Thomas Engles, the Administrator of the Health
Resources and Services Administration. The White House
Maryland
Update: Montgomery
County Executive Marc Elrich signed an Executive Order continuing the County’s
Stay at Home order until COVID-19 data shows it is safe to move towards
reopening. The order, which is now in effect, keeps in place the current
restrictions and permitted activities that were in place during the State’s
Stay at Home order.
NCR Stay at Home Orders and Reopening Information
Jurisdiction
|
Order in Place
|
Effective Dates
|
Details
|
District of Columbia
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 6/8
|
|
|
|
|
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State of Maryland
|
Phase 1 Reopening
|
Beginning 5/15 5PM
|
|
Charles County
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/29
|
|
Frederick County
|
Stay at Home, with exceptions*
|
Will reevaluate on 5/28
|
|
Montgomery County
|
Stay at Home
|
5/15 - TBD
|
|
Prince George’s County
|
Stay at Home
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Through 6/1
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commonwealth of Virginia
|
Phase 1 Reopening
|
Beginning 5/15
|
|
Arlington County
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/28
|
|
City of Alexandria
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/28
|
|
Fairfax Health District
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/28
|
|
Loudoun County
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/28
|
|
Prince William Health District
|
Stay at Home
|
Through 5/28
|
*Frederick County will allow curbside pickup at retail establishments of any size; manufacturing; reopening of small retail businesses (10,000 square feet or less) under State and County guidelines; and reopening of car washes, animal adoption and pet grooming facilities.
Jurisdiction
|
Cases
|
Fatalities
|
Jurisdiction
|
Cases
|
Fatalities
|
15,685
|
506
|
6,871
|
368
|
||
· Arlington County
|
1,534
|
71
|
21,191
|
950
|
|
1,396
|
32
|
·
Montgomery County
|
7,759
|
411
|
|
7,251
|
280
|
11,175
|
393
|
||
1,374
|
48
|
·
Charles County
|
829
|
59
|
|
· Prince William Health District
|
4,130
|
75
|
1,428
|
87
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
1,824
|
May 16, 5:00
AM (0500): District of Columbia data is sourced from DC Department of Health.
Maryland data is sourced from Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Prince
George’s County Health Department (cases only), and Frederick County Health
Department (cases and fatalities). Virginia data is sourced from Virginia
Department of Health (VDH). Note: VDH, and MDH total case numbers combines
positive tests (Confirmed) and symptomatic (Probable) into a single case count.
National
Capital Region (NCR) Community Lifelines
·
District of Columbia
o
Office
of the Attorney General (OAG) released the “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer
Complaint Report” about problems District consumers are experiencing during the
ongoing state of emergency. The report provides a snapshot and analysis of the
634 consumer complaints received by OAG’s Office of Consumer Protection from
March 11 to May 11, more than double the number received in January and
February. The report also highlights that District consumers complained most
about billing and cancellation issues and that health clubs and spas were the
most complained about industry. OAG
o
The
Department of Human Services has stood up an additional Pandemic Emergency
Program for Highly Vulnerable (PEP-V) site. The site is functional and prepared
for intake. DC COVID-19 Daily Report (May 14)
o
On
May 13, testing at United Medical Center (UMC) was extended to support
screening of staff at Saint Elizabeth’s. Five hundred thirty-five individuals
were tested. DC COVID-19 Daily Report (May 14)
o
On
May 14, three hundred forty-two individuals were tested at University of the
District of Columbia (UDC), a new record for the site. DC COVID-19
Daily Report (May 14)
·
Maryland
o
Multi-disciplined
bridge teams for Maryland nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue
to deliver 1,500-1,700 test kits per day. The goal is to deliver 3,000 test
kits a day across the nursing home community. FEMA Region III (May 15)
·
Virginia
o
On
May 18 at 3:00 PM (1500), Formed Families Forward, a nonprofit organization,
will present a webinar “Pandemic Parenting: Brain Science, Help, and Hope”. The
session offers first-hand perspectives on why the COVID-19 reality is
challenging for parents and caregivers, and what can be done to promote
resilient responses. City of Alexandria
Education
·
Virginia
o
On
May 20, the Alexandria Public Schools (APS) 2020-21 Kindergarten Registration
will begin. Due to the Stay at Home order, the registration will take place
online. APS
o
Fairfax
County Public Schools (FCPS) will continue distance learning for students during
the summer along with targeted intervention services. FCPS will provide an
Extended School Year (ESY) to students, grades PreK-12, whose Individualized
Education Program team determines that the student qualifies for ESY due to
significant regression and lack of recoupment of skills that were gained during
the regular school year prior to the shutdown. This summer, ESY services will
be provided virtually to students from June 29 through July 24. FCPS
Communications
·
Maryland
o
Update: Wi-Fi services have been added at Linganore High and Urbana High
parking lot in Frederick County, bringing the total to 29 schools offering
outdoor Wi-Fi. Frederick County
Finance
- District of Columbia
o
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development will make
up to $800,000 available for small businesses in Wards 7 and 8. The program
will provide each business up to $10,000. Applications will open May 20 and
close May 29. DC Situational Update May 15
- Virginia
o
The
nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fund provides forgivable loans for Virginia-based
small businesses. The loan is intended to provide immediate financial
assistance to meet payroll, preserve healthcare coverage for employees, and
save jobs. Virginia
30 Day Fund
·
Maryland
o
Today
at 11:00 AM (1100), Kingdom Fellowship Sponsors will host grab-and-go meals
while supplies last at East County Community Recreation Center at 3310
Gateshead Manor Way in Silver Spring. Montgomery County
o
Frederick
County Public Schools (FCPS) are closed for Memorial Day and will not
distribute meals on May 25. Meals will be distributed from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
(1100-1300) on May 22 and 25. Frederick County
Safety & Security
·
Virginia
o
On May 18, the Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and
General District Court will resume hearing non-emergency matters in person. Before
entering the courthouse, all members of the public, as well as employees, will
be assessed for possible COVID-19 risk and screened for elevated temperature.
§ Cloth face coverings will also be
required for admittance to the courthouse. Visitors who wish to bring their own
face covering may do so; if a visitor does not have a face covering, one will
be provided before admittance.
§ These protocols apply to both entrances
of the courthouse: The Market Street public entrance and the King Street
attorney and staff entrance. Loudoun County
o
Today from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (0830-1700), is the last day
Loudoun County residents can vote absentee in person. Residents are to visit
the Office of Elections and Voter Registration (750 Miller Dr. Suite C) in
Leesburg. Loudoun County
Communications
·
Maryland
o
Prince George’s County Office of Information Technology
issued a cybersecurity alert regarding email phishing attempts targeting county
government employees. Prince George’s County COVID-19 SITREP (May 15)
Transportation
·
Virginia
o
Effective
May 18, face coverings or masks will be required on all Alexandria Transit
Company (DASH) buses. The measure will help protect DASH employees and
passengers from contracting the COVID-19 virus and is consistent with the
actions of the agency’s regional transit partners, including WMATA, Frederick
Transit, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County Transit. This precaution
will remain in effect until further notice. DASH
o
Effective
May 18, all passengers on Fairfax County Connector buses will be required to
wear face coverings to protect bus operators and riders. Fairfax County
National
·
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
o
TSA
announced that pre-moistened wipes are now allowed in carry-on bags without
size restrictions or packing requirements; moisten wipes do not need to be
packed with travel sized liquids.
§ Transportation
Security Officers (TSOs) only wear TSA-issued gloves during the screening
process, inspect them regularly, replace them as necessary, and will use a new
pair of gloves upon a passenger’s request. TSA
·
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
o
The
USDA has extended waivers to August 31 for three nationwide child nutrition
programs: Congregate Feeding, Parent Pickup, and Meal Times. ESF-6 (May 15)
·
National Business Emergency Operation Center (NBEOC)
o
Trucking
tender volumes have risen 5.4 % since last week and more than 15% since April.
§ Trucking
carriers continue to accept as many contracted loads as possible to keep
utilization high and trucks in the market; capacity remains low and will likely
continue until more states and freight intensive industry reopen and volumes
increase. NBEOC (May 15)
o
The
Bureau of Labor Statistics cited a 2.6% rise in food at home consumer prices
for April. This was the largest one month increase since 1974. Food prices for
staple items like meats, poultry, fish, eggs, cereal, and baked goods increased
at least 1.5% in March. NBEOC (May 15)
o
National
pork processing capacity is currently at 24% (510,000 hogs per day), which adds
120,000 hogs to the overstock amount each day that will need to be euthanized.
NBEOC (May 15)
·
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
o
Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing two products for schools K-12
regarding the use of distance learning and video conferencing tools. DHS NOC
(May 14)
·
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
o
On
May 12, the VA launched the COVID Coach app, a new mobile app designed to help
both Veterans and civilians cope with feelings of stress and anxiety they may
be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. VA
·
UnitedHealth Group
o
UnitedHealth
Group and Microsoft Corporation have launched ProtectWell, a
return-to-workplace protocol and application (app) that provides employers a
tool to bring employees back to work in a safer environment. UnitedHealth Group
·
National Institutes of Health
o
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),
part of NIH, has begun a clinical trial to evaluate whether the malaria drug
hydroxychloroquine, given together with the antibiotic azithromycin, can
prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19. NIH\
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