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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 1097 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Monday, April 6, 2020 includes 114 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 1,211.

After further investigation, the District determined that an individual who passed away on March 29 was a Maryland resident, and that there was a duplication of data on April 4. Therefore, 22 District residents tragically have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by age and gender. (more…)

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 998 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Sunday, April 5, 2020 includes 99 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 1097.

The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths: a 67-year-old female and a 69-year-old female. Tragically, 24 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.” (more…)

Ed. Note: The video description says: “Dr. David Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares information in a Mar. 22 Zoom call with family and friends on empowering and protecting families during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Dear PoPville,

This is a VERY informative video that helped me understand transmission of the virus and why we are wearing masks. The masks are to keep us from touching our faces, not to prevent the droplets from coming in. It is long and slightly tedious but I have seen so many people doing dumb things WHILE wearing masks thinking it makes them immune. I also think this assists with understanding the social distancing requirements. It is about consistent, prolonged contact and the news makes it sound like someone walking by you on the street who isn’t coughing in your face can give it to you. This is an empowering and meaningful video. Take care.”

Scott writes:

“I live in Logan and often walk up 14th St with my dog and keep noticing how Pearl Dive Oyster Bar seems to be flouting the social distancing rules. What gives? Seems irresponsible and makes me never want to go there again once we get back to normal. This pic was taken around 4pm today (Sunday). They have music playing, constant crowds of lingering patrons, open bar, etc. Why are they doing this?” (more…)

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 902 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Saturday, April 4, 2020 includes 96 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 998.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death: a 76-year-old female. Tragically, 22 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by age and gender.” (more…)

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 757 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Friday, April 3, 2020, includes 145 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 902. The District reported six new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the District’s total to 21.”

From Coronavirus.dc.gov:

“DC COVID-19 Data for April 3, 2020

Total Tested Overall: 6438
Total Positives: 902
Total Deaths: 21
Total Recovered: 235 (more…)

Ed. Note: If construction continues to be deemed essential, I believe the onus should be on the construction crew management to make sure processes are in place to ensure a scene like this is not repeated.

“Dear PoPville,

As a follow-up to this week’s construction debate, here’s how workers at Signal House in NoMa are taking their lunch today. No fewer than 20 of them shoulder to shoulder at this illegally parked food truck. (more…)

UPDATE From DC Health:

“The DC Department of Health (DC Health) is offering free, (appointment-required) COVID-19 testing for DC residents. If you have experienced symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath and would like to be tested, please call (855)-363-0333. Call Monday-Friday from 9AM-4PM.”

Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 653 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office: “The District’s reported data for Thursday, April 2, 2020, included 104 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 757. The District reported three new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the District’s total to 15.”

From Coronavirus.dc.gov:

“DC COVID-19 Data for April 2, 2020

Total Tested Overall: 5584
Total Positives: 757
Total Deaths: 15
Total Recovered: 206 (more…)