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The nation’s capital has not ruled out returning to a masked mandate if the pandemic continues to re-emerge.
The Democratic mayor of Washington, DC, Muriel Bowser, told reporters Friday that she is not entirely opposed to returning to a masked mandate, citing concerns with the omicron variant of COVID-19.
“I want very in-depth talks with my team today to see if we need to make any changes to our response. But no one should be surprised that things are rising in the winter months,” Bowser told reporters. “They go up all over the country, and they go up in some places in the world.”
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That Washington DC, The Department of Health on Thursday recorded the highest number of daily positives COVID-19 cases in the city’s history since the pandemic began.
During the press conference, which was held outdoors, Bowser rattled off a wide range of guidelines for DC citizens, whether they are vaccinated or not.
“If you have not been boosted, you need to have your booster. If you have not been vaccinated, you need to be vaccinated immediately,” Bowser said Friday. “If your children over the age of 5 have not been vaccinated, they should be vaccinated.”
DC recorded 844 positive COVID-19 cases on December 16 – a record high for the city after the last record of 508 daily cases on December 15. Before this month was the previous record of the US capital 357 daily positive cases on Jan. 7, 2021.
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“If you feel sick, stay home,” Bowser added. “If you’re going to social events, you might want to consider whether you should go or not. Limit these events. Stay in a closer bubble. Wear a mask indoors. It includes in public spaces, and it includes in private homes and other settings. , where you are not sure. “
Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser testified before a hearing in the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the District of Columbia statehood bill, Monday, March 22, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Carlos Barria / Pool via AP)
The rapid spread of COVID-19 omicron variant has pushed the debate over vaccine booster shot mandates to the front as some companies and universities take matters into your own hands.
New Mexico became first state to demand booster shots for some government employees, such as health professionals and educators, with officials citing “indisputable” evidence that immunity is declining over time.
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On Tuesday, President Biden is expected to comment on the growing number of positive COVID-19 cases across the country, including the omicron variant.
Fox News’ Peter Aitken contributed to this report.
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