DC to Begin Phase One Reopening on Friday, May 29th

City-operated parks and recreation centers will open for passive recreation activities but contact sports such as football, soccer or basketball will not be allowed.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC will reopen non-essential businesses, barbershops and hair  salons on Friday.  Nail salons are not included in the Phase One reopening, neither is eyebrow threading. The Phase One includes restaurants that are permitted for outdoor dining, but no customers are not allowed inside.  City-operated parks and recreation centers will open for passive recreation activities but contact sports such as football, soccer or basketball will not be allowed.  Elective surgeries will continue and testing for anyone who wants it, regardless of symptoms will available.