
Friday there were 51,103 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for August 6-8, 2021 includes 467 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 19 backlogged cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 51,589.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,149 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 6, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,757,561*
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 536,651*
Total Positives: 51,589
Total Lives Lost: 1,149
Cleared from Isolation: 34,985*
*All data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
Hospital Status Data
August 6, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 51
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 144
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 296
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 48
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU:10
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,134
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 86%


