Yesterday there were 40,767 total positives.

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, March 2, 2021 includes 51 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 40,818.

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

45-year-old male
68-year-old male
71-year-old female
81-year-old female

Tragically, 1,023 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 2, 2021:

Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,233,983*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 436,856*
Total Positives: 40,818*
Total Lives Lost: 1,023
Cleared from Isolation: 29,213

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

Hospital Status Data
March 2, 2021

Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 49
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 234
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 206
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 177
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 47
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,095
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 84%

DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
March 2, 2021

DCPS Personnel Working In-Person

Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 128
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 75

DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities

Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 64
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 150