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DC Health Reports 32 New Coronavirus Cases In The District
The D.C. Department of Health reported 32 new positive tests of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 71 cases in the District.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Washington, D.C. government confirmed 32 new positive cases of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Thursday night, bringing the total to 71 positive cases in the District.
Positive COVID-19 Cases for the District of Columbia:
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DC Health released the following information about the 32 new cases:
- 8-year-old male
- 20-year-old female
- 22-year-old male
- 20-year-old female
- 24-year-old male
- 25-year-old female
- 30-year-old female
- 31-year-old male
- 31-year-old male
- 32-year-old male
- 34-year-old female
- 35-year-old male
- 39-year-old male
- 40-year-old male
- 43-year-old female
- 44-year-old female
- 45-year-old female
- 46-year-old female
- 52-year-old male
- 53-year-old female
- 55-year-old female
- 71-year-old male
- 84-year-old female
- 32-year-old female
- 45-year-old male
- 22-year-old male
- 69-year-old male
- 36-year-old male
- 61-year-old male
- 46-year-old male
- 34-year-old female
- 58-year-old male
In the interest of tracking the spread of COVID-19 in the community, D.C. Health is focusing its efforts on contact tracing of positive cases associated with childcare facilities, schools and universities, healthcare facilities, senior care facilities, correctional and detention centers, and facilities serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
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D.C. Health asks District residents to practice social distancing to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. It also recommends residents adopt the following procedures:
- Stay home when you are sick
- 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 a trash
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
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