New Peak In Community Spread Of Coronavirus Reported In DC

WASHINGTON, DC — For the second time in a week, the D.C. Department of Health confirmed Wednesday it had identified a new peak in its data concerning community spread of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus.

Community spread is one of the metrics D.C. Health monitors to determine when it will be safe for the District to enter the next phase of its phased reopening. The District is in Phase 2.

In order to move forward, the District must see a sustained decrease in community spread over seven consecutive days. While the overall number of cases continues to decline, D.C. Health has seen two new peaks in cases of COVID-19 in Phase 2 and has had to reset its count twice. Currently, the District has experienced three days of sustained decrease.

D.C. Health reported three new deaths Wednesday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the coronavirus. The total number of deaths in the District due to COVID-19 stands at 564.
The new deaths are described as:

• 59-year-old female
• 63-year-old male
• 66-year-old female

D.C. Health also confirmed 73 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the District's total number of positive cases to 10,642.

According to D.C. Health, 114,289 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the District, 87,086 D.C. residents have been tested, and 1,625 have been cleared from isolation.

The District currently has 81 intensive care unit beds available out of 345 total intensive care unit beds. There are currently 195 in-use ventilators and 30 COVID-19 positive ICU patients.

Globally, more than 11.8 million people have been infected by COVID-19, and over 545,000 people have died, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday morning. In the United States, more than 3 million people have been infected and over 131,000 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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