Coronavirus Data for August 26, 2020

(Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, August 26, 2020 includes 72 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,794.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 605 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.

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.

 

 

The District has the ability to contact trace 100% of new cases within one day of report. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

 

The District has the ability to contact trace 94.9% of close contacts of positive cases within two days. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

 

The District’s data shows that 6.0% of new COVID-19 cases are from quarantined contacts. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

 

The District’s data shows a sustained transmission rate of .81. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

 

The District’s seven-day average positivity rate among residents is 2.5%. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

 

The District’s utilization of beds at acute care hospitals is at 78.5% of capacity. That data is represented in the chart below.

 

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

 

 

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by ward of residence.

 

 

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by neighborhood of residence.

 

 

Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by race.

 

 

Below is the District’s Hospital Census and hospital bed availability at District hospitals.

 

 

Below is the ventilator use and availability at District hospitals.

 

 

The District currently has 57 intensive care unit (ICU) beds available in hospitals out of 345 total ICU beds.

• 288 total ICU inpatients
• 24 COVID-19 positive ICU patients

Below is the District’s total lives lost due to COVID-19, sorted by race.

 

 

Below is the District’s total lives lost due to COVID-19, sorted by sex.

 

 

Below is the District’s total lives lost due to COVID-19, sorted by age.

 

 

Below is the District’s total lives lost due to COVID-19, sorted by ward of residence.

 

 

Guidance has been published for healthcare providers, employers and the public to provide information on what to do if you have been diagnosed with or are a contact of someone who has COVID-19.

Residents should take the following actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

If you leave home, practice social distancing and stay six feet apart from others. For more information on the District’s response, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.