As COVID-19 rapidly spread in March 2020, Washingtonian documented the transition from normalcy to crisis. Initially, the publication continued to showcase light content like food columns and competitions before addressing the pandemic’s serious implications. Reports highlighted local restaurants' concerns, public health emergencies declared by officials, and the retuning of large public events like the Cherry Blossom Festival. The atmosphere shifted as organizations began canceling events and advising new health practices, illustrating the immediate impact of the pandemic on everyday life and local culture.
"I think this is going to be very bad the next 45 to 60 days," José Andrés told us as local restaurants braced for the virus.
The Cherry Blossom Festival announced it planned to rethink the event, along with many other public gatherings that were impacted by the emerging crisis.
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