Yesterday there were 62,098 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for October 7, 2021 includes 168 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 62,266.
The District reported that one additional resident lost his life due to COVID-19.
• 81-year-old male
Tragically, 1,182 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 7, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 2,099,490
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 620,824
Total Positives: 62,266
Total Lives Lost: 1,182
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
October 7, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 40
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 156
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 284
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 82
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 14
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,173
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 87%
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