coronavirus

“Question on DC’s Free COVID-19 Antibody Tests”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PleasantMountain

“Dear PoPville,

I’m scheduled for a COVID-19 antibody test and I am hoping one of your readers might be able to point me to the exact version/brand of test DC uses.

Obviously these tests are all new and reliability varies, as the FDA has detailed here.

And just to preempt some of the types of comments I’ve seen on previous posts about antibody testing: no, folks, I am not getting the test in order to declare myself immune or otherwise to excuse myself from taking precautions like social distancing, wearing my mask, washing my hands, sticking to only essential errands. That would be nuts. And selfish.

I’m getting the test because I’m seven months pregnant and I want to know if my baby was potentially exposed. (more…)

July 28 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,999

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,945 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, July 28, 2020 includes 54 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,999.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.

· 62-year-old female

Tragically, 584 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

July 27 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,945

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,858 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Monday, July 27, 2020 includes 87 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,945.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.

· 58-year-old male

Tragically, 583 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

“Folks this is frightful. You read and hear about it but there’s nothing like experiencing it.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Sonderman

“Dear PoPville,

Not wanting to wear a mask? then please read my experience with COVID symptoms. I arrived at the emergency room at 1:30 PM in the afternoon and was told that there were no beds and there was a shortage of doctors due to critical patients arriving by ambulances. I would not get to see a doctor until 12:55 AM; nearly 12 hours later. After describing my symptoms to the doctor, a quick blood test that revealed an issue with my liver, then a CAT scan of my liver showed a blood clot. The conclusion was that I had COVID. I would have to wait several hours for a bed in the COVID unit. During my wait, I was given a COVID test. A bed opened up around 5 AM where I was transported to the COVID unit. Six hours later the COVID test showed that I was COVID negative but that I did have COVID anti-bodies meaning somewhere along the line I was exposed to COVID.

Inside my body, some infection had gone wild and the source of that infection has yet to be found. Though I was COVID negative, I did possess some of the COVID symptoms which I wish to share with you readers so you’d understand the experience I endured. When you read about COVID symptoms, there will be a mention of headaches, body aches, chills, fever, and sweats all of which I possessed. When you read the list, it sounds routine as if one had the flu but now let me described what those words actually mean: (more…)

July 26 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,858

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,780 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Sunday, July 26, 2020 includes 78 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,858.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.

· 84-year-old male

Tragically, 582 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

July 25 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,780

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,717 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Saturday, July 25, 2020 includes 63 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,780.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 581 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

July 24 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,717

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,649 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Friday, July 24, 2020 includes 68 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,717.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 581 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

“Yesterday afternoon an employee at our Florida Avenue location tested positive for COVID-19.”

By Prince Of Petworth


300 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Stephanie, “I love the staff there and really appreciate all the details and quick response they provided to the public.”, for passing on the post from ANXO:

“Yesterday afternoon an employee at our Florida Avenue location tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is asymptomatic and continues to feel well but is at home in quarantine. We were planning on closing the Florida location yesterday due to weather anyway, so we announced that closure while attending to the important task at hand.

All of our employees and owners that work out of the Florida Avenue location reported immediately to testing sites. They have all been tested and are now in quarantine while awaiting their results. We care greatly about their well-being and are in frequent communication with them about their needs. So far, no one is showing symptoms. Our employees will be paid to stay home for as long as is needed to ensure safety for all. (more…)

July 23 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,649

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,571 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Thursday, July 23, 2020 includes 78 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,649.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 581 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

July 22 Coronavirus Data Posted: 11,571

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 11,529 total positives.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, July 22, 2020 includes 42 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,571.

The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.

· 24-year-old female

Tragically, 581 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

The community spread chart is subject to fluctuation because the data is based on symptom onset date. As national demand for testing increases and results take longer to come back in DC and across the country, DC Health has identified a need to increase the reporting lag time by four days to reduce volatility in the data. The most recent data reflects an increase in community spread. To ensure this graph accurately reflects the most recent data, the community spread count is being paused as these adjustments are made.” (more…)

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