Yesterday there were 39,943 total positives.

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 includes 179 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 40,122.

The District reported that four additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

64-year-old female
66-year-old male
69-year-old female
86-year-old female

Tragically, 1005 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 24, 2021:

Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,209,653*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 432,239*
Total Positives: 40,122*
Total Lives Lost: 1,005
Cleared from Isolation: 28,679

*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting

Hospital Status Data
February 24, 2021

Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 56
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 210
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 230
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 205
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 55
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,162
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 86%

DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
February 24, 2021

DCPS Personnel Working In-Person

Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 122
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 35

DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities

Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 48
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 77