DC to Stay Closed Until Early June

Bowser has the authority to extend the stay-at-home order beyond June 8th or to shorten it between now and then.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the stay-at-home order for the city until June 8th.  She made the announcement during a press conference today.  The mayor said the city is “not there yet and not quite ready to begin that phased reopening”.  Bowser also said the city is attempting to move from community spread of the coronavirus to isolated clusters in an attempt to control infection.  Bowser has the authority to extend the stay-at-home order beyond June 8th or to shorten it between now and then.