Yesterday there were 61,863 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for October 5, 2021 includes 115 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 61,978.
The District reported that one additional resident lost his life due to COVID-19.
• 73-year-old male
Tragically, 1,180 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.”
COVID-19 Surveillance
October 5, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 2,080,378
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 617,459
Total Positives: 61,978
Total Lives Lost: 1,180
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
October 5, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 57
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 162
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 278
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 87
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 12
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,178
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 88%
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