DC Coronavirus Update: 2 New Deaths; 36 Additional Cases

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health reported two new deaths Tuesday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus. This brings the total number of deaths in the District to COVID-19 to 537.

The two additional COVID-19 related deaths are described as:

• 59-year-old female
• 73-year-old male

D.C. Health also confirmed 36 new positive cases of COVID-19, Tuesday, bringing the District's total number of positive cases to 10,094.

According to D.C. Health, 82,302 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District, 65,073 D.C. residents have been tested, and 1,192 have been cleared from isolation.

The District entered phase two of reopening on Monday, lifting a number of restrictions for residents and businesses. Phase two will allow the number of people allowed at mass gatherings to increase to 50 people. Nonessential businesses, including retailers, will also be permitted to serve up to 50 customers inside their business and continue curbside service.

The District currently has 88 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 199 in-use ventilators and 61 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

Globally, more than 9.1 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 472,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Tuesday morning. In the United States, more than 2.3 million people have been infected and over 120,000 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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