DC Coronavirus Update: 1 New Death, 56 Additional Cases

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health confirmed 56 additional positive cases of COVID-19, the virus associated with the new coronavirus, on Wednesday. That's less than the 65 new cases reported on Tuesday. This brings the District's total number of positive cases to 14,743.

D.C. Health reported one new death due to COVID-19 on Wednesday. The death is described as an 80-year-old man. The total number of deaths in the District due to COVID-19 stands at 617.

According to D.C. Health, 338,241 coronavirus tests have been administered in the District, 198,409 residents have been tested, and 11,691 have been cleared from isolation.

The District currently has 62 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 187 in-use ventilators out of a total of 440 available ventilators. Also, there are 24 COVID-19-positive ICU patients.

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Globally, more than 29.6 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 936,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday morning. In the United States, more than 6.6 million people have been infected and over 196,000 people have died from COVID-19.

Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Age and Gender

Total of Positive COVID-19 Cases By Ward

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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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