DC Coronavirus Update: No Additional Deaths; 67 New Cases

Michael O'Connell
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WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health confirmed 67 new positive cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, on Monday. That's down from the 94 cases reported on Tuesday. This brings the District's total number of positive cases to date to 16,973.

D.C. Health also reported no new deaths Wednesday due to COVID-19. The total number of deaths in the District stands at 644.

According to D.C. Health, 505,407 coronavirus tests have been administered in the District, 252,520 residents have been tested, and 13,276 have been cleared from isolation.

The District currently has 53 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 199 in-use ventilators out of a total of 440 available. Also, there are 25 COVID-19-positive ICU patients.

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Globally, more than 44 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 1.1 million people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday morning. In the United States, more than 8.7 million people have been infected and over 226,000 people have died from COVID-19.

Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Age and Gender

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Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Ward

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Total COVID-19 Deaths By Ward

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Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Race

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Total of Positive COVID-19 Deaths By Race

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District residents should take the following actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available.

  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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This article originally appeared on the Washington DC Patch