Yesterday there were 53,024 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for August 18, 2021 includes 138 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 53,162.
The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
55-year-old male
56-year-old female
Tragically, 1,155 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 18, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,798,882
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 547,597*
Total Positives: 53,162
Total Lives Lost: 1,155
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
August 18, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 48
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 151
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 289
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 95
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 23
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,211
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 89%
