Yesterday there were 39,180 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 includes 121 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,301.
The District reported that seven additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
61-year-old male
63-year-old male
63-year-old male
65-year-old female
66-year-old female
70-year-old male
94-year-old female
Tragically, 992 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.”
COVID-19 Surveillance
February 17, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,181,162*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 427,037*
Total Positives: 39,301
Total Lives Lost: 992
Cleared from Isolation: 28,108
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
February 17, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 43
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 203
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 237
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 211
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 51
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,133
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 86%
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
February 17, 2021
DCPS Personnel Working In-Person
Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 119
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 62
DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities
Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 43
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 120
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