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NCR Watch Desk: Situational Analysis Report COVID-19 #182
Current Situation Overview
There are 74,377 COVID-19
cases (an increase 330 since the last SITREP) and 2,796 related deaths (an
increase of 12 since the last SITREP) in the National Capital Region
(NCR).
National
The FDA
revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine
phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National
Stockpile to be used to treat certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19 when
a clinical trial was unavailable, or participation in a clinical trial was not
feasible. The agency determined that the legal criteria for issuing an EUA are
no longer met.
- Based on its ongoing analysis of the EUA and emerging
scientific data, the FDA determined that chloroquine and
hydroxychloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating COVID-19 for
the authorized uses in the EUA.
- Additionally, in light of ongoing serious cardiac adverse
events and other potential serious side effects, the known and potential
benefits of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine no longer outweigh the
known and potential risks for the authorized use. FDA
Update: The FDA
announced it is warning healthcare providers about a newly discovered potential
drug interaction related to the investigational antiviral drug Remdesivir. Based on a
recently completed non-clinical laboratory study, the FDA is revising the fact
sheet for healthcare providers that accompanies the drug to state that
co-administration of Remdesivir and chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine
sulfate is not recommended as it may result in reduced antiviral activity of
Remdesivir. FDA
Maryland
Montgomery
County has achieved its benchmarks and will officially enter Phase 2 of
reopening on June 19 at 5:00 PM (1700). Phase 2 allows additional businesses
and activities to start and/or increase modified operations under specified
guidelines.
The
guidelines include:
- Retail - curbside and limited in-store; one patron per 200 sq.
ft. of sales space
- Restaurants - outdoor/patio seating and limited indoor dining
with requirements; up to 50 percent
capacity maximum indoors if social distancing can be maintained
- Childcare – childcare programs can reopen with a maximum of 15
individuals per classroom
- Gyms - fitness centers, and other indoor physical activities;
open with requirements; one patron per 200 sq. ft. of fitness space
- Houses of Worship - virtual, drive-in, and limited indoor and
outdoor services with requirements - one congregant/family unit per 200
sq. ft. of service space
- Salons/Barbers/Nails - all personal services allowed by
appointment only; one patron per 200 sq. ft. of service delivery space
- Office Spaces and Multi-tenant Commercial Buildings - limited
use for nonessential personnel with requirements; telework strongly
encouraged where applicable
- Indoor and Outdoor pools (public and private) – open with
capacity restrictions
- Ride-On Bus Service - expanded schedule; expanded routes
- Concerts and theaters, senior centers, libraries and
recreational facilities will remain closed in Phase 2.
Update: As of June
15, the state’s key COVID-19 health metrics continue to trend in a positive
direction, with the positivity rate dropping to 6.55%, now in single digits in
all 24 jurisdictions, and ICU beds falling below 300 for the first time since
April 06. These positive trends are being recorded as Maryland marks one month
since the beginning of Stage 1 of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’. Maryland
Virginia
A new
Economic Resilience and Recovery Program has been adopted to address the near
and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will focus
resources on economic resilience and recovery while staying true to the “GO
Virginia” mission of creating higher-paying jobs that strengthen and diversify
regional economies.
Virginia Update: VDH
announced it has added the ethnicities of Asian or Pacific Islander; Black;
Latino; Native American; White; Other Race; Two or More Races to the COVID-19
Dashboard. The new reporting categories allow VDH to provide more detail on
racial and ethnic health disparities while preserving individual privacy. VDH
Jurisdictional/Government
Reopening Status and Operational Services
Marine Corps
Base Quantico Open with Modified Operations Update. Montgomery
County will enter Phase 2 of reopening on June 19 at 5:00 PM (1700). A detailed
listing of each jurisdiction’s “Reopening/Operating Status”, by agency or
department, can be viewed by accessing the link embedded in the name of the
respective jurisdiction. Virginia and Maryland titles, State level, do not have
links embedded.
National
Capital Region (NCR) Community Lifelines
Healthcare
and Public Health
- Maryland
Montgomery
County Department of Health and Human Services (MCDHHS) is now offering free
COVID-19 testing at Wheaton Community Recreation Center (located at 11701
Georgia Ave in Silver Spring) on Wednesdays and Fridays. Testing is by
appointment only. Dial 240.777.1755 to schedule an appointment or visit the
MCDHHS website. Montgomery County
- Virginia
The
Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services has established a
“warm” line to help people who are having trouble dealing with life changes as
a result of COVID-19. Callers can receive emotional support and referrals for
mental and behavioral health and other services. The COVID Warm Line number is
877.349.6428 and is staffed from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (0900 – 2100) Monday -
Friday and 5:00 - 9:00 PM (1700-2100) on Saturday and Sunday. VEST SITREP (June
12)
Confirmed
Cases and Fatalities Reported in the NCR
|
Jurisdiction
|
Cases
|
Fatalities
|
Jurisdiction
|
Cases
|
Fatalities
|
|
29,431
|
821
|
9,799
|
515
|
||
|
Arlington County
|
2,346
|
125
|
35,147
|
1,460
|
|
|
2,160
|
48
|
Montgomery County
|
13,657
|
655
|
|
|
13,215
|
436
|
17,920
|
617
|
||
|
3,404
|
71
|
Charles County
|
1,272
|
81
|
|
|
Prince William Health District
|
8,306
|
141
|
2,298
|
107
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
2,796
|
June 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 fatalities), 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.
Food, Water,
Shelter
- Maryland
Update: Food sites
service hours for Montgomery County Public Schools will change effective June
16. Students can pick up breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals at school and
mobile trucks from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1000-1200). MCPS
One June 16
and June 18 at 12:30 PM (1230), Prince George’s County and the United Way of
the National Capital Area will be distributing prepared meals to go. Prince George’s County
- June 16 meals will be distributed at St. Mark the Evangelist
Catholic Church located at 7501 Adelphi Rd in Hyattsville.
On June 18,
meals will be distributed:
- St. Mary’s of Piscataway located at 13401 Piscataway Rd in
Clinton
- Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church located at 211
Maryland Park Dr. in Capitol Heights, MD
Update: Officials
have announced there is currently no outbreak among Eastern Shore’s population
of poultry workers and there have been no laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases
associated with the state’s poultry processing facilities in the month of June.
Maryland
- Virginia
On June 18, the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Farmers
Market in Herndon will open for the season. Herndon’s market is on the 700
block of Lynn Street, by the Red Caboose. It will be open on Thursdays from
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. (0800-1230)
Locations and operating hours of the nine other markets
can be found on the Farmers Markets website.
When possible, shoppers at all of the markets are
encouraged to preorder their items directly from the local vendors. Fairfax County
Safety and
Security
- Virginia
On June 23
from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1000-1200), Arlington County’s Virginia Insurance
Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP), in partnership with Adult Protective
Services and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are recognizing World
Elder Abuse Awareness by hosting a virtual presentation on avoiding COVID-19
investment scams. Registration for the event will close by June 19 at 5:00 PM
(1700). Arlington County
Topics
include:
Covid-19
scams
Investment
scams
Abuse
Exploitation
Communications
- Maryland
On June 18
at 6:30 PM (1830), there will be a Tele-Town Hall to provide residents with an
update on the county government’s COVID-19 response. Prince George’s County
- Virginia
Update: Arlington
County has added two new free Wi-Fi hotspot locations to keep residents
connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlington County
Locations
are:
Charles Drew
Community Center: 3500 23rd St S
Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center: 200 S Four Mile Run Dr.
Transportation/Reopening
Information
*MARC/Commuter Bus fare
increase scheduled on June 30 has been delayed. *Expanded scheduled/routes with
Phase 2 reopening on June 19 at 5:00 PM (1700). “Reopening/Operating
Status” can be viewed by accessing the link embedded in the name of the
transportation agency/company.Hazardous Materials
- Maryland
Starting
July 01, the collection of bulk and large metal items will return for the City
of Bowie residents. Large bulk items that cannot fit in a trashcan or bag may
be placed next to regular trash on the normal trash collection days. Large
metal items will be collected on Wednesdays by appointment only. Dial
301.809.2344 or visit www.cityofbowie.org/servicerequest to schedule
an appointment. City of Bowie COVID-19 SITREP (June 15)
National
DHS Chief
Medical Officer released draft of Framework for Counterfeit and Substandard
Supplies for the COVID-19 Response on June 12. The goal is to ensure public
health supply chain quality and reliability; focus on PPE, critical shortages
of essential medications, and COVID-19 diagnostic test kits. DHS NOC (June 15)
- National Institute of Health (NIH)
The NIH has
launched a centralized, secure enclave called the “National COVID Cohort
Collaborative” as an effort to help scientists determine health risk factors
and identify potentially effective treatments. NIH
- Biomedical Advanced Research and Development
Authority’s (BARDA)
One BARDA’s
first private sector partners in the COVID-19 response, Regeneron, has begun
the first clinical trials of REGN-COV2, its therapeutic two-antibody “cocktail”
for COVID-19 patients. This treatment, developed with BARDA support, has the
potential to be one of the first therapeutics specifically designed to inhibit
SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The
investigational antibody cocktail may help COVID-19 patients recover from the
disease more quickly, while simultaneously giving patients more time to develop
their own antibodies to fight the infection.
Regeneron is
also planning to explore REGN-COV2’s potential for preventing SARS-CoV-2
infection in people who have not yet been infected by the virus. BARDA
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
The CDC has
released consolidated recommendations for COVID-19 testing, including interim
testing guidelines for nursing home residents and healthcare personnel, as well
as testing strategy options for high-density critical infrastructure workplaces
after a COVID-19 case is identified. These recommendations compile and update
previous testing guidance. CDC
- American Red Cross
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