2 New Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed In DC; Over 9,100 Cases

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Health Department confirmed 104 additional cases of the new coronavirus in the District Thursday. This brings the total number of cases in D.C. to 9,120.

Two additional deaths were also reported, according to data released Thursday morning. This brings to total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the District to 475.

The two new deaths were described as:

• 76-year-old male
• 89-year-old female

According to D.C. Health, 49,562 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District and 40,751 D.C. residents have been tested.

The District currently has 57 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 218 in-use ventilators and 98 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

As of June 2, the District has reached three days of sustained decrease in community spread, which is detailed in this chart:

Globally, more than 6.5 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 387,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Thursday morning. In the United States, more than 1.8 million people have been infected and over 107,000 people have died from COVID-19. Positive

COVID-19 Cases By Age And Gender

Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Ward

Total COVID-19 Deaths By Ward

Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Race

Total of Positive COVID-19 Deaths By Race

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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