Medical

Let’s Talk Today’s Testing

By Prince Of Petworth


2132 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Mariam asked yesterday: “What’s the story with the new covid testing site set up at the old Cafe Romeo’s in Glover Park?”

Glover Park replied yesterday afternoon: “Less than 10 people in line. Jackpot!!!”

Update 10:11am Today (Wed.) “Just passed that new Glover Park testing popup–they’re closed and still there’s ~40 people in line

Update: bout 20 more people in line; However they just opened up”

Bryan sends from the Shaw library at 10am.

And the talk elsewhere around town this morning: (more…)

December 20 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 1,155

By Prince Of Petworth


December 17-19th there were 3,763 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 20, 2021 includes 1,155 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 76,137.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,207 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” (more…)

The Lines for Testing are No Joke

By Prince Of Petworth

In Trinidad:

“The line for COVID testing now is encircling the block. It goes down Orren curves onto Morse, curves onto Trinidad and has now crossed the alley and is heading towards Florida. The end of the line is now on Florida.”

Have a gander at Farragut Square: (more…)

December 17-19 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 3,763

By Prince Of Petworth


December 16th there were 844 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 17-19, 2021 includes 3,763 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 74,982.

The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.

· 56-year-old female

Tragically, 1,207 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table.” (more…)

Let’s Talk Testing

By Prince Of Petworth

Mischa wrote on Sunday: “I called three different pharmacies and nobody has tests. One even picked up saying “Hello! This is CVS. We don’t have at-home Covid tests.” Does anyone in DC still have at-home tests?” (more…)

“DC Health was notified of an IT integration error that impacted some individuals who were tested between December 11 through December 14”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to L. for sending: “Just what you want to hear when you are waiting for test results after receiving an exposure notification!”

From Testing Results (DOH):

“DC Health was notified of an IT integration error that impacted some individuals who were tested between December 11 through December 14, 2021 at DC Health’s public testing sites and test yourself locations. As we work towards resolution in collaboration with our technology and lab partners, we advise you to re-test in order to have a test result that reflects your current infection status. (more…)

December 16 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 844

By Prince Of Petworth


December 15th there were 508 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 16, 2021 includes 844 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71,219.

The District reported that two additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.

· 68-year-old female
· 62-year-old female

Tragically, 1,206 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data. (more…)

“Line at District urgent care on GA and Delafield” Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Meg writes last night: “Line at District urgent care on GA and Delafield wraps around the block for testing. The facility also put up a rope line that blocks the sidewalk…”

Ed. Note: Liz says “Tons of self COVID tests available at Mt Pleasant Library right now! I know lines have been long for firehouses lately.”

Here is the line from Engine 10 yesterday.

December 15 Coronavirus Data New Cases: 508

By Prince Of Petworth


December 14th there were 327 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for December 15, 2021 includes 508 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 70,375.

The District reported that one additional resident lost his life due to COVID-19.

· 62-year-old male

Tragically, 1,204 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or to download COVID-19 data.

Below is the District’s current Key Metrics Summary Table. (more…)

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