DC Coronavirus Update: No New Deaths; 35 Additional Cases

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Department of Health reported no new deaths Tuesday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus. The total number of deaths in the District to COVID-19 stands at 551.

D.C. Health also confirmed 35 new positive cases of COVID-19, Tuesday bringing the District's total number of positive cases to 10,327.

"We are clearly very encouraged about how we have blunted the curve in D.C., also in Maryland and Virginia," Mayor Muriel Bowser said, during a Tuesday morning press briefing. "But we know that we are still reporting new cases, so we still have to continue to be vigilant."

According to D.C. Health, 97,295 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District, 76,112 D.C. residents have been tested, and 1,270 have been cleared from isolation.

D.C. Health reports that the District has experienced six 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, 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.

"As we prepare for the holiday weekend, I will continue to remind Washingtonians that this virus still exists," Bowser said. "It's still circulating and you can contract the virus in any of your activities."

D.C. Health released updated guidance on how District residents can safely gather and celebrate the holiday during Phase Two.

"We know from health professionals outdoor activities are preferred over indoor activities, but that the virus can still spread in the outdoors as well," Bowser said.

The mayor reminded people to practice safe social distancing at any event they are attending or hosting. Hosts should make sure they have enough space to accommodate the people coming to the event, and guests should think twice about joining a crowded event.

In addition, people who are feeling sick should not host or attend a social gathering.

The District currently has 89 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 201 in-use ventilators and 33 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

Globally, more than 10.4 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 509,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Tuesday morning. In the United States, more than 2.6 million people have been infected and over 129,000 people have died from COVID-19.

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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