People exposed to D.C. church rector with coronavirus urged to self-quarantine

D.C. officials on Monday urged hundreds who attended Christ Church Georgetown on several recent days to self-quarantine because of their exposure to the church rector, the Rev. Timothy Cole, who is the first known coronavirus patient in the District.

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Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced the recommendation at a Monday news conference as local authorities try to contain the spread of the virus from two confirmed cases. It is the first broad self-quarantine order in the Washington region.

She said residents who attended the church on Feb 24 or between Feb 28 and March 3 should self-quarantine for 14 days since the last time they were at the church.

Cole tested positive for coronavirus Saturday and is hospitalized in stable condition.

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