Yesterday there were 48,041 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, May 5, 2021 includes 39 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 48,080.
The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.
64-year-old female
Tragically, 1,110 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 5, 2021:
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,546,615*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 488,752*
Total Positives: 48,080*
Total Lives Lost: 1,110
Cleared from Isolation: 34,054*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
May 5, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 58
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 204
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 236
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 111
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 33
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,072
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 83%
