The District of Columbia announced a backlog of cases from previous days after resolving a technical issue. The daily count could be artificially low because many jurisdictions did not announce new data on Labor Day. More about reporting anomalies or changes The Times has identified reporting anomalies or methodology changes in the data. The district reports cases and deaths based on a person’s permanent or usual residence. Prior to May 29, 2021, it released new data daily.
The District of Columbia does not update its data on weekends.
In data for the District of Columbia, The Times primarily relies on reports from the district. (please enable JavaScript to use this feature) About the data Indoor activities are very dangerous right now. Here’s how you can reduce the risk of getting Covid-19 if you haven’t yet completed your vaccination series. Regular handwashing also helps prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases. You may also consider upgrading to a close-fitting mask with good filtration, or wearing two close-fitting cloth masks. If you or someone in your household is older or has other risk factors for severe Covid-19, you may choose to wear a mask in public indoor spaces even when Covid transmission in your area is low. If you cannot get tested, it’s safer to take these extra precautions for 14 days after exposure. If possible, consider also taking these precautions inside your home. Until you get a negative test result, you can take extra precautions by wearing a mask in indoor public spaces and staying at least six feet apart from other people. If you were in close contact with someone with Covid-19, you should get tested three to five days after exposure. If you feel sick, you should stay home and get tested. This helps protect people who may be particularly vulnerable to the virus and also to prevent spread. has recommended that even vaccinated people should wear a mask in all public indoor places in Washington, D.C. Indoor activities could be risky right now. also recommends additional booster vaccine doses for adults. If you are fully vaccinated, your risk of infection is lower and your risk of severe disease is much lower than if you are unvaccinated.,The C.D.C.
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving either the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series like those by Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine. or their health care provider for possible additional precautions. People who have immunocompromising conditions should consult the C.D.C.
We developed this advice with experts at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies.
Here’s how to lower your personal risk of getting sick and protect your community, based on the current local transmission rate, according to public health experts. right now, unvaccinated people are at a very high risk. Because of very high Covid-19 transmission in Washington, D.C.
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