Yesterday there were 48,662 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, May 20, 2021 includes 27 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 48,689.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,125 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.”
COVID-19 Surveillance
May 20, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,594,515*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 497,289*
Total Positives: 48,689*
Total Lives Lost: 1,125
Cleared from Isolation: 34,482*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
May 20, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 61
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 197
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 243
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 78
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 27
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,196
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 88%
Recent Stories
Lots of folks have been writing in from 10th and V Street, NW: “any idea what this is?”
Thanks to Alisa for sending: “Zoo loop trail is now open until 7pm!”
2020 9th Street, NW Thanks to Rachel for sending the latest from Rendezvous in the former Thai X-ing space near the 9:30 Club. Hard to make out from the signage…
1324 H Street, NE Thanks to G. for sending from the former Stable DC space:
Looking for something campy, ridiculous and totally fun!? Then pitch your tents and grab your pokers and come to DC’s ONLY Drag Brunch Bingo hosted by Tara Hoot at Whitlow’s! Tickets are only $10 and you can add bottomless drinks and tasty entrees. This month we’re featuring performances by the amazing Venus Valhalla and Mari Con Carne!
Get your tickets and come celebrate the fact that the rapture didn’t happen during the eclipse, darlings! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, April 21 at 12:30!
There’s a reason Well-Paid Maids has hundreds of positive reviews from happy clients.
The home cleaning company pays cleaners — who are W-2 employees — a living wage starting at $24 an hour. Plus, cleaners are offered benefits, including insurance, 24 paid days off a year, 100% employer-paid commuting costs and more.
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Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Bryant Street Market
SAVE THE DATE for Northeast DC’s favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration at Bryant Street NE and Bryant Street Market!
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Line up:
Friday, May 3:
Alt Comedy Show – Zack White – Milky Way
DC’s most annoying comedian is moving to Brooklyn- come say good riddance April 20th at Slash Run with a special half hour show and taping. Featuring standup, powerpoint presentations, and dumb prop stuff, Milky Way is a send-off to two
