As far-flung areas begin to reopen, the District and its suburbs still see heavy toll on residents, businesses.
In a move to shore them up, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that $800,000 in grants will be made available to businesses in Ward 7 and 8.More than 7,000 businesses citywide applied for a first round of grants for small businesses in late April. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio said that more than 3,000 independent contractors and 2,400 businesses have been offered grants ranging from $1,000 to $14,000.
In all, 651 people across 19 D.C. facilities have tested positive for the novel coronavirus; 331 are showing symptoms. Among employees, 150 have tested positive, 64 are showing symptoms, and three have died.Four facilities have reported 10 or more deaths: Transitions Healthcare Capitol City , Washington Center for Aging Services , Stoddard Baptist and Inspire Rehabilitation & Health Center .The city had 135 new known cases Friday, bringing the total to 6,871. D.C.
Maryland reported 1,083 new cases, for a total of 36,986. The state reported 45 new deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 1,911. Cecil County Executive Alan McCarthy called it a “good day” and said he wished he could lift more restrictions, including allowing restaurants to resume outdoor dining.
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