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DC Vaccine Bill Passes First Council VoteOctober 21, 2020
Bill helps tighten vaccine loopholes to promote better herd immunity in District
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DC Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification ToolOctober 20, 2020
DC now has a privacy-protecting contact tracing system run through your smartphone
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Rising National COVID Numbers Means Eight New States on Quarantine ListOctober 19, 2020
DC Health updated its quarantine list by making eight additions and no subtractions.
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DC Health Updates PPE Requirements for Healthcare FacilitiesOctober 16, 2020
DC Health released guidance on the appropriate PPE for situations within a healthcare facility.
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Committee on Health Advances Vaccination BillOctober 8, 2020
MSDC saw three bills it supported pass the Committee on Health yesterday, including a bill allowing easier access to vaccines.
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Only Two Changes to DC Quarantine List This Week
October 5, 2020
DC Health updated its quarantine list by making only two changes.
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DHCF Press Release on Implementation of New Managed Care PlansOctober 2, 2020
The DC Department of Health Care Finance announces its implementation of new Medicaid managed care health plans.
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MSDC, 14 Medical Practices and Orgs Suggest Telemedicine Allowances RemainSeptember 29, 2020
MSDC and 14 other medical entities sent a letter to the Mayor asking for permanent telemedicine, licensure waivers
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MSDC Board Approves New Business Plans for SocietySeptember 22, 2020
The MSDC Board voted on some major changes to the Society's strategies, including approving new entities to meet strategic goals.
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Delaware and West Virginia Added, California Subtracted From Quarantine List
September 21, 2020
DC Health released its newest list of quarantined states with some big name destination going on and off.
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