Yesterday there were 52,777 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for August 16, 2021 includes 66 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 52,843.
The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.
74-year-old female
Tragically, 1,151 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.”
COVID-19 Surveillance
August 16, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,789,456
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 544,879*
Total Positives: 52,843
Total Lives Lost: 1,151
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
