Health Guidances

Resources for the General Public

• Persons Who Test Positive (Phase Two) - June 22, 2020
• Contacts of a Person Confirmed to have COVID-19 (Phase 2) – June 16, 2020
• Families with Children (Phase 2) – June 13, 2020
• General Public (Phase 2) - June 17, 2020
• Guidance for Mass Gatherings (Phase One) - June 5, 2020
• Household Members, Intimate Partners, and Caregivers (in a Non-Healthcare Setting) of a Person Confirmed to have Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) – June 5, 2020
• Pet Owners (Phase One) - June 5, 2020
• General Guidance for the Public – May 25, 2020
• Contacts of a Person Confirmed to Have COVID-19 – May 25, 2020
• Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions – May 25, 2020
• Older Adults – May 25, 2020
• Masks and Cloth Face Covering for General Public – May 24, 2020
• Persons Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 – May 24, 2020
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home - April 30, 2020
• Employees in Essential (Non-Healthcare) Settings - April 6, 2020
• Families with Children on Social Distancing - March 19, 2020
• Sex During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Childcare and Schools

• Summer Camp (Phase 2) – June 12, 2020
• Childcare (Phase 2) – June 17, 2020
• Schools (Phase 2) – May 25, 2020
• Childcare Services (Phase One) - May 25, 2020
• Schools (Phase One and Two) - May 25, 2020

Businesses and Recreation

• Screening Tool Guidance - July 2, 2020
• Supported Living and Community Residence Facilities (Phase 2) - June 19, 2020
• Private Gatherings such as Cookouts (Phase 2) - June 26, 2020
• Apartments, Cooperatives, and Condominiums (Phase 2) – June 18, 2020
• Construction Sites (Phase 2) - June 25, 2020
• Gyms and Workout Studios (Phase 2) – June 18, 2020
• Food Retailers (Phase 2) – June 15, 2020
• Hotel Accommodations (Phase 2) – June 14, 2020
• Libraries, Museums and Exhibits (Phase 2) – June 16, 2020
• Mass Gatherings (Phase 2) - June 16, 2020
• Office Buildings (Phase 2) - June 15, 2020
• Parks and Open Spaces (Phase 2) - June 22, 2020
• Personal Services (Phase 2) – June 12, 2020
• Places of Worship (Phase 2) – June 16, 2020
• Public Transit (Phase 2) – June 14, 2020
• Retail Establishments (Non-Essential) (Phase 2) – June 18, 2020
• Restaurants (Phase 2) – June 18, 2020
• Shared Transit: For-Hire Vehicle, Taxi, and Rideshare Vehicles (Phase 2) – June 17, 2020
• Travel – (Phase 2) – June 15, 2020
• Guidance for Mass Gatherings (Phase One) - June 5, 2020
• Travel Guidance (Phase One) - June 5, 2020
• Curbside Services (Phase One) - May 29, 2020
• For-Hire Vehicle, Taxi, and Rideshare Vehicles (Phase One) - May 29, 2020
• Cosmetology and Barber Professionals (Phase One) - May 28, 2020
• Restaurants (Phase One) - May 28, 2020
• Parks and Open Spaces (Phase One) - May 25, 2020
• Construction Sites - Undated
  • Guidance for Construction Sites Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
  • Guidance for Construction Sites Korean (한국어)
  • Guidance for Construction Sites Chinese (中文)
  • Guidance for Construction Sites Spanish (Español)
  • Guidance for Construction Sites French (Français)
  • Guidance for Construction Sites Amharic (አማርኛ)
• Employees in Essential (Non-Healthcare) Settings - April 6, 2020
• Essential Food Distribution Providers - March 26, 2020
• Employers in Non-Healthcare Settings - March 19, 2020
• Grocery Stores (Emergency Requirements)
• Grocery Stores (Quick Reference Guide)
• Notice of Emergency Rulemaking on Mass Gatherings

Resources for Health Care Providers

To access DC Health's Health Notices page, including health alerts not specific to COVID-19, visit dchealth.dc.gov/page/health-notices.

• COVID-19 Specimen Submission Guidelines

General Health Guidances

• Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings – May 26, 2020
• Universal Masking and Healthcare Personnel Monitoring, Restriction and Return to Work – May 13, 2020
• Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Possibly Associated with COVID-19 (Interim Guidance) – May 11, 2020
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance: Case Examples for Usage - March 30, 2020
• Appropriate Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin - March 27, 2020
• Guidance for Conserving the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment in DC - March 26, 2020

Guidance for Health Care Facilities

• Reopening Guidance (Phase One & Phase Two) for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Residences - June 11, 2020
• Key Infection Control Reminders for Intermediate Care and Community Residential Facilities - May 29, 2020
• Updated Priorities and Procedures for COVID-19 Testing and Guidelines for Clearance – May 7, 2020
• Long Term Care Facility Administrator Letter: Universal Masking and Face Coverings - April 14, 2020
• Managing Obstetric Patients (Guidance for Pregnant Women)
• Infection Control Recommendations for Preparedness and Management of Coronavirus 2019 in Skilled Nursing Facilities - March 13, 2020

Guidances for Outpatient Settings

• Dental Care (Phase 2) - June 16, 2020
• Elective Surgery (Phase 2) - June 15, 2020
• Home Health Settings - June 5, 2020
• Elective Surgery (Phase One) – May 26, 2020
• Dental Care (Phase One) - May 25, 2020
• Outpatient Pediatric Providers in the District of Columbia (Interim Guidance) April 19, 2020
• Pharmacy Staff - April 15, 2020
• Veterinary Practices Regarding COVID-1 - April 8, 2020

Licensure and Administrative Guidances

• Medical Marijuana Facilities (Operating Status)- March 25, 2020
• Medical Marijuana Telemedicine - March 25, 2020
• Pharmacist COVID Regulations - June 5, 2020
• Telemedicine Services for Medicaid Beneficiaries
• Administrative Order Waiving Licensure Requirements for Certain Practitioners - March 13, 2020
• Use of Telehealth - March 12, 2020