Just Earth News | @indiablooms | 19 Dec 2020, 04:39 am Print
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Washington/Sputnik: The state of emergency and the public health emergency over the coronavirus have been prolonged in Washington, DC until March 31, the Mayor's Office said on Friday.
"Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-127 to pause various activities in the District from 10 pm, on Wednesday [03:00 on Thursday, GMT], December 23, 2020 until Friday, January 15, 2021, at 5 am. Additionally, the Order extends the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through March 31, 2021," the office said in a statement on late Friday.
The mayor also called on residents to remain cautious during the upcoming holidays even while dealing with allowed activities.
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