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Concerns about a second COVID-19 wave and parents delaying care led the MSDC COVID-19 Task Force to make a strong recommendation on the importance of vaccines.

At its meeting last night, the task force issued a recommendation that DC public and charter schools enforce its vaccination requirements for the next school year, even if in-person schooling is not possible.

The task force was concerned that a drop in vaccinations could introduce outbreaks of even more transmittable deadly diseases in the fall at the same time the seasonal flu and a possible second COVID-19 wave hits. A measles or whooping cough outbreak could quickly overwhelm the District's health facilities and lead to numerous adverse consequences.

In addition to vaccines, the task force discussed antibody testing updates, protecting vulnerable populations, and the impact of the political protests on the spread of COVID19.

The task force will next meet on July 9 at 5 PM ET.