Washington, DC’s Curve 2
Since April 24, 2020
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New confirmed cases over the past week:
§ Friday, May 1: 139
§ Saturday, May 2: 219
§ Sunday, May 3: 154
§ Monday, May 4: 152
§ Tuesday, May 5: 139
§ Wednesday, May 6: 193
§ Thursday, May 7: 245Average daily new positives over last 14 days: 169.4
Weigh Risks and Adapt 3
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To move forward without a vaccine or cure, we must
weigh the risks and adapt.
Even if we do everything right, reopening will lead to more infections and more loss of life.
March 2020 vs. May 2020 4
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Yes. Compared to two months ago when we announced our first confirmed case we have:
Have we made any progress?
More PPE
More testing
More contact tracers
More hospital capacity
More social distancing
More face masks
WHAT ELSE CAN RESIDENTS DO?
Tips for Isolating 6
If you do not have the ability to isolate yourself from family members, call 1-888-349-8323.
Avoid sharing household
items
Separate yourself from other people
If you must be around other people (e.g. to seek medical care),
then wear a face mask
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This Weekend 7
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§ Get fresh air – close to home.
§ Celebrate Mother’s Day safely.
Continue to Support Local Businesses 8
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Order grab and go
Protect workers by wearing face masks
Give people space
#DCHOPE 9
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Use #DCHOPE when sharing photos of your favorite small businesses.
Ben’s Chilli Bowl Turning Natural Busboys and Poets
Free COVID-19 Testing 10
Learn more about sites across DC at coronavirus.dc.gov/testing
COVID-19 Testing HotlineEnglish: 1-855-363-0333
English & Spanish: 1-844-796-2797
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