Coronavirus Deaths In DC Top 500; Total Cases 9,589

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health confirmed 52 additional cases of the new coronavirus in the District Thursday. This brings the total number of cases in D.C. to 9,589.

Three additional deaths were also reported, according to data released Wednesday morning. This brings to total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the District to 502.

The three new deaths were described as:

• 28-year-old male
• 68-year-old male
• 73-year-old male

According to D.C. Health, 59,288 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District, 47,796 D.C. residents have been tested, and 1,143 have been cleared from isolation.

The District currently has 56 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 210 in-use ventilators and 82 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

As of Thursday, the District has reached 10 days of sustained decrease in community spread, which is detailed in this chart:

Globally, more than 7.4 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 417,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Thursday morning. In the United States, more than 2 million people have been infected and over 113,000 people have died from COVID-19.

COVID-19.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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