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Positive Coronavirus Cases In DC Exceed 130
D.C. Health confirms 21 new positive cases of the coronavirus, raising the District's total number of positive cases to more than 130.
WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Department of Health confirmed 21 new positive cases of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Monday night, bringing the total to 137 positive cases in the District.
Mayor Muriel Bowser reported Sunday the second death in the District due to COVID-19. A woman, 65, with underlying health conditions was admitted to a local hospital and died Saturday night. She had tested positive for the coronvirus and was included in D.C. Health's reporting data.
“I am saddened to announce a second death related to COVID-19 in our community. The hearts and prayers of our entire city are with her family and loved ones,” Bowser said. “We are in a critical phase of this health crisis, and we need everyone doing their part to blunt the spread of the virus. We need people following the guidance of our public health officials, staying at home, and not doing anything to put themselves or our community at risk.”
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Positive COVID-19 Cases for the District of Columbia:
On March 23, D.C. Health released the following information about 21 new cases:
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- 1-year-old female
- 20-year-old male
- 21-year-old male
- 24-year-old male
- 25-year-old female
- 27-year-old male
- 27-year-old female
- 31-year-old female
- 33-year-old female
- 34-year-old male
- 36-year-old male
- 38-year-old female
- 38-year-old male
- 41-year-old male
- 51-year-old female
- 52-year-old male
- 52-year-old female
- 53-year-old male
- 56-year-old female
- 63-year-old male
- 73-year-old female
On March 22, D.C. Health released the following information about 18 new cases:
- 10-year-old male
- 13-year-old male
- 22-year-old female
- 24-year-old female
- 26-year-old female
- 32-year-old male
- 33-year-old female
- 36-year-old female
- 36-year-old male
- 37-year-old female
- 37-year-old male
- 45-year-old female
- 46-year-old male
- 56-year-old female
- 57-year-old male
- 71-year-old female
- 71-year-old female
On March 21, D.C. Health released the following information about 21 new cases:
- 9-year-old female
- 11-year-old female
- 22-year-old male
- 23-year-old male
- 26-year-old male
- 27-year-old male
- 31-year-old male
- 32-year-old female
- 32-year-old female
- 36-year-old male
- 37- year-old male
- 39 -year-old male
- 43-year-old female
- 43-year-old female
- 44-year-old female
- 48-year-old female
- 52-year-old male
- 54-year-old male
- 58-year-old male
- 61-year-old male
- 63-year-old male
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
- 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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