Yesterday there were 55,431 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for August 31, 2021 includes 139 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 55,570.
The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.
• 34-year-old female
Tragically, 1,161 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 31, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,866,914
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 567,008*
Total Positives: 55,570
Total Lives Lost: 1,161
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
August 31, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 61
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 153
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 287
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 94
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 28
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,127
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 86%
