Coronavirus (COVID-19): This morning Rashad Young, DC's City Administrator, hosted a meeting for the Federal City Council, DCBIA, and other members of the DC Business Coordinating Group (BCG) to provide a special briefing on the coronavirus, DC's preparation and what local businesses can do to prepare. DC Health and the DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) are the point agencies for the coronavirus response and are available to answer questions that you or other employers may have. We will be maintaining close contact with the DC government as things change and evolve.
The DC region has no confirmed cases of coronavirus and the risk to the District remains low. The DC government is building up its response operations and capacity in the event that there is a confirmed case. The World Bank and IMF Spring meetings have been canceled, but otherwise major events in the District are still on, including the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Also, the Greater Washington Board of Trade reminds businesses of their 2018 guidelines to help businesses and organizations in Greater Washington to better anticipate major planned and unplanned items such as active shooters, Presidential Inaugurations, and Swine Flu (H1N1). These guidelines have helped businesses to better prepare for safety, crowds, traffic, workforce mobility, business continuity, and more.
DCBIA will provide you with updated information as needed.
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