Bowser: All capacity limits, restrictions for DC venues will be lifted starting June 11

by Daniel Miller

Mon, May 10th 2021, 3:49 PM UTC

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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, testifies at the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing, on D.C. statehood, Monday, March 22, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Caroline Brehman/Pool via CQ Roll Call)

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Capital One Arena is seen in this general view during an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

WASHINGTON (7News) — Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that all capacity limits and restrictions in D.C. venues will be lifted on June 11.

According to the mayor, on May 21 capacity limits, activities, and time restrictions will be lifted on all businesses except bars, nightclubs, and large sports and entertainment venues. On June 11, limits and restrictions will be lifted for all venues.

Bowser also stated that she expects to approve a waiver for Monumental Sports to have 25% capacity for upcoming playoff games.

D.C. government is scheduled to reopen May 3 with 25% of employees returning in-person to the office. Beginning June 7 the mayor says up to 50% of employees will return to the workplace. Executive, expected and management service employees will be required in the office the majority of the week.

On July 12, all employees are required to be set and working in new "in-office work schedules."

Bowser concluded that she will not rule out new restrictions if the health system becomes strained by COVID-19.

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