Yesterday there were 53,898 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for August 23, 2021 includes 133 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 54,031.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
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 23, 2021
Total Overall Number of Tests: 1,823,130
Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 554,496*
Total Positives: 54,031
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 23, 2021
Total ICU Beds in Hospitals: 345
ICU Beds Available: 65
Total Reported Ventilators in Hospitals: 440
In-Use Ventilators in Hospitals: 143
Available Ventilators in Hospitals: 297
Total COVID-19 Patients in DC Hospitals: 119
Total COVID-19 Patients in ICU: 27
Total Patients in DC Hospitals (COVID and non-COVID): 2,013
Percentage of pre-COVID Hospital Bed Capacity: 81%
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