70 percent of D.C. adults received COVID-19 vaccine
The total count of vaccinated residents met the District’s end of President Joe Biden’s goal set for the entire nation before the Fourth of July.
June 18, 2021
Stories from the June 18, 2021 issue of the GW Hatchet.
National Mall to host Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July fireworks will begin at 9:09 p.m. and last 17 minutes with launches from both sides of the Reflecting Pool.
Officials to select diversity audit firm before end of month
Officials said they are choosing between two proposals and that delays were caused by firms needing “more information” than anticipated.
D.C. hospitals set to require COVID-19 vaccine
The D.C. Hospital Association is calling for hospitals in the District to implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees.
Officials lift indoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated people
Fully vaccinated students, faculty and staff will no longer be required to wear a mask in GW-operated buildings, according to an email.
Fall classroom assignments posted on Schedule of Classes
Officials said “limited courses” designated for hybrid or online instruction will include a remote element in the fall.
Officials announce COVID-19 coordinator
Ray Lucas, an associate professor of emergency medicine, will serve as the University’s COVID-19 coordinator.
Metro to gradually shift to fully electric bus fleet
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority plans to have its bus fleet go all electric starting in 2030.
D.C. officials lift final COVID-19 restrictions
D.C. officials lifted their final COVID-19 restrictions Friday after allowing bars and nightclubs to open at full capacity again.
Personal scooter subscription service launches in the District
Unagi will ship subscribers their own personal scooters which they can use for as long as they’re subscribed.