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June 16 Coronavirus Data Posted: 9,847

Published June 17, 2020 at 10:15AM | Updated June 17, 2020 at 10:38AM

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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,818 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 includes 29 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,847.

The District reported three additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 58-year-old male
· 59-year-old male
· 77-year-old male

Tragically, 523 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has experienced 13 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase One. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

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“We regret to inform you that your test sample, taken at either the Judiciary Square or Anacostia testing site, was unable to be processed due to heat exposure.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2020 at 3:15PM

Judiciary Square testing site photo by Oliver Cox

“Dear PoPville,

I went to get a COVID-19 test at Judiciary Square last week because I participated in one of the recent BLM protests. I have not experienced any symptoms but just wanted to be safe. Well, I got this note from DC DOH today saying that my test results were compromised “due to heat exposure”. I’m wondering how many other people were affected and if this has happened before? Apparently this happened at both Judiciary Square and Anacostia.

Also from the note: “The Judiciary Square testing location (F Street, NW between 4th and 5th Streets, NW) will hold a special opening for those impacted tomorrow (June 17) and Thursday (June 18) from 3-7 p.m. You are already pre-registered. Please proceed to the registration tent and share that you are there to be retested due to this reason and you will receive priority placement in line.” ….Why not have extra hours at the Anacostia location too??”

Thanks to the many, many readers who passed on the following message they received from Coronavirus DOH:

“We regret to inform you that your test sample, taken at either the Judiciary Square or Anacostia testing site, was unable to be processed due to heat exposure. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. (more…)

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What/where are the best places and times to go for walk up Covid testing?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2020 at 10:40AM

Photo by Jaykwel “be prepared for a four hour wait”

“Dear PoPville,

I would love to hear what people’s experiences were at walk up covid testing facilities and get an idea of the best ones/times. I went to the fire station on Sherman Ave around 6pm and they were turning people away–line was back to Barry Place.”

Photo from earlier this morning at Judiciary Square by Phil Yabut “at least we’ve been sent good weather.”

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June 15 Coronavirus Data Posted: 9,818

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2020 at 10:10AM | Updated June 16, 2020 at 10:27AM

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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,799 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, June 15, 2020 includes 19 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,818.

The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 56-year-old female
· 59-year-old female
· 80-year-old female
· 82-year-old female
· 90-year-old male

Tragically, 520 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has experienced 12 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase One. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

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The District’s Navy Yard Serology Testing Site will offer antibody tests Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 16, 2020 at 9:15AM

200 L Street, SE via google maps

From a press advisory:

“The District’s Navy Yard Serology Testing Site, where the DC Department of Health (DC Health), in partnership with the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) Public Health Lab (PHL), is offering free serology screenings, also called antibody tests. A serology screening is a blood test that determines if someone has previously been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Individuals interested in getting a serology test should call 1-855-363-0333 to register for testing (must be at least six years old and a DC resident). The testing site is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

BACKGROUND: (more…)

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Heads Up, If you Get a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Call – Answer It.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 15, 2020 at 12:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

I am one of the contact tracers on the DC contact trace force. We started a lot of outreach today to possible cases for coronavirus. We also call people who tested positive to do follow up questioning. A lot of people do not answer the phone from an unknown number.”

June 14 Coronavirus Data Posted: 9,799

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 15, 2020 at 10:15AM | Updated June 15, 2020 at 10:48AM

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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,767 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, June 14, 2020 includes 32 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,799.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 515 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has experienced 11 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase One. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

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“District Expands Free COVID-19 Testing at Firehouses Across DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 15, 2020 at 9:15AM

Photo by Erin

Out of curiosity – let’s take a poll:

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Beginning, Monday June, 15, the District is expanding free COVID-19 testing to include four firehouses each day, Monday-Saturday. The firehouse testing sites are walk-up and no appointment is needed.

Over the past two weeks, two firehouses have been open each evening, Monday through Friday, for free COVID-19 testing. So far, more than 2,300 people have been tested at a firehouse. The testing at these sites is done by personnel from the DC Fire and EMS Department, the Public Health Lab, and the Department of Health.

The new firehouse testing schedule is below: (more…)

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June 13 Coronavirus Data Posted: 9,767

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 14, 2020 at 10:25AM

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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,709 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Saturday, June 13, 2020 includes 58 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,767.

The District reported four additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 55-year-old female
· 78-year-old female
· 78-year-old male
· 91-year-old male

Tragically, 515 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The District has experienced 10 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase One. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

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June 12 Coronavirus Data Posted: 9,709

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2020 at 10:45AM

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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 9,654 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, June 12, 2020 includes 55 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 9,709.

The District reported five additional COVID-19 related deaths.

· 51-year-old male
· 51-year-old male
· 64-year-old male
· 84-year-old female
· 103-year-old female

Tragically, 511 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

DC Health has confirmed that a new peak was detected in the data, resetting the District’s Phase One count to nine days of sustained decrease. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)

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