“As of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 32 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71 individuals.”

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“As of 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 32 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71 individuals.

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

*Additional demographic information is forthcoming.

With ongoing community transmission, contact tracing is focused on 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. Guidance will be published for healthcare providers, employers and the public to provide information on what to do if you have been diagnosed with or are a contact of someone who has COVID-19.

District residents are encouraged to continue practicing social distancing and take the following actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

· 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”