Covid-19 Updates

On this page:

• Vaccine information
• Where to find a DC Covid Center near you
• COVID-19 Therapeutics information
• Paxlovid & Other antiviral treatment info
• Monoclonal antibodies treatment info
• Where to Get Financial Help for Utilities and Housing
  
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Vaccines
All DC residents 6 months and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Get the latest vaccination information for DC residents. See where you can get the vaccine, get more information about the vaccines and get the latest information about vaccine requirements (VaxDC).
Get more information at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine

COVID Centers
See the latest locations and hours of DC’s Covid Centers at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/covidcenters

At the District’s COVID Centers, individuals will have access to vaccinations, boosters and take-home rapid antigen tests as well as a new walk-up testing opportunity which will allow residents to administer and register a PCR test themselves.

Children, ages 6 months to 17 years, as well as adults can receive vaccinations and boosters at any COVID Center.

Register SAME-DAY for your COVID PCR test at coronavirus.dc.gov/register or go to your nearest COVID Center to register on-site, no appointment necessary.

COVID-19 Therapeutics
Therapeutics are medications used to treat at risk groups for COVID-19 and are prescribed by healthcare providers. Please contact your health care provider to determine if you are eligible for a COVID-19 therapeutic.

Therapeutic treatments must be started within the first few days of illness to be effective. It is important to know that therapeutics are NOT a substitute for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can lower your risk of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 and prevent serious illness and death.

Treatments available include antiviral and monoclonal antibodies treatments. Antiviral drugs inhibit or reduce the ability of the virus to replicate in your body, which can lessen the severity of the disease. Monoclonal antibodies help the body’s own immune system to fight off the virus that causes COVID-19.

Paxlovid
Paxlovid is an antiviral treatment. DC Health is partnering with Color Health to offer a free COVID-19 treatment access program via telehealth. This telehealth service is free for District residents. Paxlovid is provided at no cost. This service is available from 9 am–7 pm, 7 days a week.

To request a telehealth consultation for the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, residents will need to visit color.com/covid-19-treatment-dc. Learn more at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/covid-19-therapeutics.

Other Antiviral Treatments
There are also antiviral drugs in a pill form that can treat non-hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms with the risk of progressing to severe disease. These medications are available as pills. Treatment must be started within the first 5 days of illness. You must have a prescription to receive these medications. Supplies are limited, so the medications are restricted for use by people who are most likely to become severely ill from COVID-19. Learn more at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/covid-19-therapeutics.

Monoclonal Antibodies Treatments
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the ability of our body’s immune system to fight off harmful pathogens like the virus that causes COVID-19. To be eligible to receive this treatment, you must meet certain criteria and receive a prescription or treatment referral from a healthcare provider. Learn more at https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/covid-19-therapeutics.

Where to Get Financial Help for Utilities and Housing
Updated August 2022

The STAY DC program (https://stay.dc.gov) offered by DC government has stopped accepting new applications, but there is still financial help available to DC residents who need help with rent, utility, mortgage and other housing related costs.

Renters/tenants may still be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) if you are seeking rental assistance, first month rent and security deposit. To view ERAP eligibility requirements and apply for ERAP, learn more here: https://erap.dhs.dc.gov/. If you are looking for utility assistance, find out about what programs are available here: https://doee.dc.gov/energyassistance.

The DC Homeowner Assistance Fund Program is providing grants to District homeowners impacted by COVID-19 who are struggling with their mortgage payments and other property or housing expenses. Learn more and access the program here: https://haf.dc.gov