Yesterday there were 42,811 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, March 17, 2021 includes 81 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 42,892.
The District reported that two additional resident lost their lives due to COVID-19.
69-year-old female
86-year-old male
Tragically, 1,046 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.”
COVID-19 Surveillance
March 17, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,314,784*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 451,492*
Total Positives: 42,892*
Total Lives Lost: 1,046
Cleared from Isolation: 30,631
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
March 17, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 41
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 219
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 221
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 143
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 43
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,091
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 84%
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
March 17, 2021
DCPS Personnel Working In-Person
Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 139
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 72
DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities
Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 89
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 202
