Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Now Available
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Department of Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 19, 2021
CONTACT:
Susana Castillo (EOM)
Dr. Kimberly Henderson (DC Health)
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