9 New Positive Coronavirus Cases Reported In DC

WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Department of Health confirmed nine new positive cases of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Friday night, bringing the total to 77 positive cases in the District.

Positive COVID-19 Cases for the District of Columbia:

D.C. Health released the following information about the nine new cases:

• 21-year-old male
• 21-year-old female
• 28-year-old male
• 31-year-old male
• 34-year-old male
• 50-year-old male
• 51-year-old male
• 54-year-old female
• 60-year-old male

D.C. Health had reported 32 new cases on Thursday night for a total of 71 positive cases in the District. In its Friday update, D.C. Health noted that three of the cases reported earlier are now being attributed to other jurisdictions.

During Friday Press conference, Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed the District's first death caused by the coronavirus. She also pushed back the date when her mass gathering order would end, as well as when D.C. schools would reopen.

In the interest of tracking the spread of COVID-19 in the community, D.C. Health is focusing its efforts on contact tracing of positive cases associated with childcare facilities, schools and universities, healthcare facilities, senior care facilities, correctional and detention centers, and facilities serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

D.C. Health asks District residents to practice social distancing to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. It also recommends residents adopt the following procedures:

• Stay home when you are sick
• 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 a trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

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