DC Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death; 44 Additional Cases​​

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health reported one new death Monday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus. This brings the total number of deaths in the District to COVID-19 to 551. The new death is described as a 60-year-old female.

D.C. Health also confirmed 44 new positive cases of COVID-19, Monday, bringing the District's total number of positive cases to 10,292.

According to D.C. Health, 95,360 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District, 74,575 D.C. residents have been tested, and 1,200 have been cleared from isolation.

D.C. Health reports that the District has experienced five days in community spread of COVID-19, which is one of the metrics health officials are monitoring to decide if the city would move into Phase Three of its phased reopening.

Last week, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser encouraged District residents to celebrate the Fourth of July at home this year, despite plans by the White House to hold a Salute to America in the afternoon and the National Park Service to present fireworks at dusk. Bowser reminded the public the city is still under a health emergency due to COVID-19 and hoped the large crowds that traditionally visit the District on the holiday do not gather this year.

The District currently has 83 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 212 in-use ventilators and 34 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

Globally, more than 10.1 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 502,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Monday morning. In the United States, more than 2.5 million people have been infected and over 125,000 people have died from 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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