WASHINGTON — The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) remains present around the country, as well as here in the DMV. Things like masks and social distancing are still important, but our counties and communities have begun to reopen.
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Updates on coronavirus cases come from health departments between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. every day.
Reopening the DMV
As of Thursday, June 11, the majority of the D.C. metro area has begun Phase II of reopening. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has said the capital won't be ready to begin Phase II until at least June 19. The latest in reopening news:
- Northern Virginia, which delayed Phase I by two weeks, is set to begin Phase II on Friday. More details on NoVa's reopening plan.
- Also Thursday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said schools would reopen for in-person classes in the fall. Virginia's phased plan to reopen schools.
- Prince George’s County will move to Phase II of reopening starting Monday, June 15. Here's what will reopen in Prince George's County next week.
- Montgomery County says it could begin Phase II as early as next week. What Montgomery County still needs to enter Phase II.
Tracking the Coronavirus
As of Thursday, nearly 125,000 people across D.C., Maryland and Virginia had been infected by the coronavirus. All three jurisdictions have now been reporting downward trends for more than a week.
- In D.C., more than 500 District residents have now died from the virus. After a long period of decline, the city's trend for coronavirus deaths has increased slightly over the past 4 days. Live updates on the Coronavirus in D.C.
- More than 60,000 Marylanders have now contracted the virus in the state.
- Also Thursday, the Maryland Department of Health now says fewer than 1,000 people are currently hospitalized in the state due to COVID-19. Live updates on the coronavirus in Maryland.
- As of Thursday, Virginia has reported a downward trend for 11 consecutive days – its longest period of sustained decline since the pandemic began.
- The commonwealth says more than 400,000 Virginians have now been tested for the virus. Live updates on the coronavirus in Virginia.
Outside the DMV:
- This is the 10th-straight weekly decline in applications for jobless aid since they peaked in mid-March when the coronavirus hit the United States.
- The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month.
Wednesday, June 10:
- More than 15,000 people across the DMV have now been hospitalized due to the coronavirus.
DC
- After more than a month of decline in deaths, D.C. has been on a slight upward trend for the past three days. The daily numbers remain far below where they were in early and mid-May, however.
- On Wednesday, DC Health reported 63 new cases and 4 new deaths, bringing the city's totals to 9,537 and 499, respectively.
MARYLAND
- Maryland has now been on a downward trend in new cases for a week.
- Maryland is now ranked 10th among states for total number of cases of COVID-19.
- On Wednesday, Maryland reported 561 new cases and 33 new deaths, bringing the state's totals to 59,465 and 2,719, respectively.
VIRGINIA
- More than 1,500 people in Virginia have now died from the coronavirus.
- Virginia has now been on an 11-day downward trend.
- Virginia is now ranked 11th among states for total number of cases of COVID-19.
- On Wednesday, Virginia reported 439 new cases and 18 new deaths, bringing the commonwealth's totals to 52,177 and 1,514, respectively.
What precautions should you take?
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
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