Highlights (January 18-January 29)
Highlights include:
- Since March 30, the COVID-19 Health and Medical Branch has continued to support COVID-19 diagnostic sampling in the District, as of January 27, the District has supported 425,797 samples. The number of samples has increased by 26,882 since last reported on January 13.
- As of January 23, the District has administered 51,421 doses of COVID vaccine. This District is now vaccinating several groups in the Phase 1b Tier 2 group, including this week, vaccinating staff working in K-12 educational facilities.
- Each week, the District opens more vaccine appointments for residents 65 and older at vaccinate.dc.gov or by calling 1-855-363-0333. Currently, appointments open on Thursday at 9:00 am for priority zip codes and additional appointments released on Friday at 9:00 am for all DC zip codes.
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Today's Press Release and Data
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District’s reported data for Thursday, January 28, 2021 includes 282 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 36,414.
The District reported that five additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
- 63-year-old female
- 68-year-old female
- 73-year-old male
- 81-year-old female
- 91-year-old male
Tragically, 907 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Please visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards, to download COVID-19 data and see coronavirus.dc.gov/page/reopening-metrics for Phase Two reopening metrics and thresholds needed to reach Phase Three.
Mayor Bowser's Press Conferences (January 18-January 29)
Situational Update Presentations:
Reminders
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Getting vaccinated is the key to ending the pandemic and getting our lives back. The vaccine is safe to take, and it is going to save the lives of people in our community. Getting vaccinated protects you, your family, & DC. Learn more: vaccinate.dc.gov and watch Mayor Bowser's video.
- Read Mayor Bowser and Universal Health Services Announce Major Milestones for New Hospital and Other Essential Health Services (January 28, 2021).
- Read Mayor Bowser Thanks President Biden for Answering the Call for More Vaccine (January 27, 2021).
- Read With Pause of Various Phase Two Activities Ending, Several Activities to Remain Suspended (January 21, 2021).
- Read DC Health Continues Rollout of Vaccinations for DC’s Teachers and Police (January 19, 2021).
- Read Mayor Bowser Marks 1 Million Completed Coronavirus Tests in DC (January 16, 2021).
- Keep abreast of DC Health Guidance documents.
- Print out Signs You Can Use to Make Your Home and Guests Safer.
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Opt-in or download DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN), the official COVID-19 exposure notification system for the District of Columbia. If you live in Maryland, opt-in or download MD COVID Alert and if you live in Virginia, opt-in or download COVIDWISE which are interoperable with DC CAN.
- Protect you and your loved ones by getting a flu shot.
- Submit any questions you may have regarding returning to the office to returndchealth@dc.gov.
- Follow DC Health on social media and engage with your colleagues on Workplace.
- Visit coronavirus.dc.gov for more information about COVID-19 and the District's response.
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