Community Transmission Ongoing in DC Harold Fisher May 11, 2020 at 3:53 pm in CORONAVIRUS, NEWS Tweet The Washington Convention Center will treat patients with mild to moderate symptoms. (Washington, DC) — DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says without a vaccine, opening the city will allow the virus to spread. The DC Health Department says a level of widespread community transmission remains. The mayor failed to comment on extending the stay-at-home order. Officials urge residents to get tested and to isolate themselves if they test positive. The mayor toured the Washington Convention Center today where a COVID-19 surge center is now reading for patients. 437 beds are set up at the Convention Center. Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19 surge, Mayor Muriel Bowser, washington convention center