Yesterday there were 41,122 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, March 5, 2021 includes 151 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 41,273.
The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
67-year-old male
71-year-old female
91-year-old female
Tragically, 1,030 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 5, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,255,637*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 440,793*
Total Positives: 41,273*
Total Lives Lost: 1,030
Cleared from Isolation: 29,470
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
March 5, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 55
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 207
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 233
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 150
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 40
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 1,933
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 77%
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Data
March 5, 2021
DCPS Personnel Working In-Person
Total Number of Personnel Tested Positive: 130
Total Number of Personnel Currently in Quarantine: 88
DCPS Students Participating in In-Person Activities
Total Number of Students Tested Positive: 69
Total Number of Students Currently in Quarantine: 181
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