Over the weekend, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. government announced operational restrictions for restaurants, clubs and local venues to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Some businesses have also decided to shut down indefinitely to comply with the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation to limit public gatherings of 50 people or more.

As of 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, there have been 17 individuals in the District who have tested positive for COVID-19. The D.C. government has been releasing updates on its virus-focused website packed with information about the region’s COVID-19 outlook. NBC Washington is also providing live updates on how the virus is spreading throughout the DMV region.

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