New Coronavirus Cases Remain Low 2 Days Into Phase 1

WASHINGTON, DC — There were 29 additional cases of the new coronavirus in Washington, D.C., reported on Monday, as the District adjusts to Phase 1 of reopening amid protests against police brutality. This brings the total number of cases in the District to 8,886.

Two additional deaths were reported on Monday: two 79-year-old men, according to data released Monday afternoon. This brings to total number of coronavirus-related deaths in the District to 470.

The District currently has 76 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 295 ICU patients and 106 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

So far in Phase 1, the District has reached two days of sustained decrease in community spread, which is detailed in this chart:

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Globally, more than 6.3 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 376,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Friday morning. In the United States, more than 1.8 million people have been infected and over 105,000 people have died from COVID-19.

Positive 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 Ward

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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